The Northeastern Huskies had four members of the program in action during the first day of the first round of the NCAA Championships.

Northeastern University student-athletes continue to excel academically and achieve at a level higher than their Division I peers, according to data released Wednesday by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

After three current student-athletes qualified one year ago, nine members of the Northeastern track and field team will head to Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend to compete in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

The Northeastern Huskies will have nine student-athletes heading to Jacksonville, Florida, to represent the program at the first round of this year's NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the NCAA announced on Thursday, May 21.

The IC4A/ECAC Championships came to a close on Sunday, as eight Huskies competed in the finals of their respective events.

The Northeastern Huskies wrapped up the second day of competition at the IC4A/ECAC Championships in style with eight student-athletes qualifying for Sunday's finals in their respective events.