Results

Junior Andrew Staples acted as Northeastern's lone delegate at the prestigious Penn Relays on Friday afternoon in Philadelphia. Staples went up against the country's elite in the long jump event and finished 19th out of 26.

Staples fouled on his first two attempts and then leaped 6.80 (22'3.75) in his final try.

Nafee Harris (Indiana (Pa.)) captured victory after clearing 7.83m (25'1.75).

Staples rejoins his team at the CAA Championship next weekend, Friday and Saturday (Apr. 30-May 1) in Fairfax, Va.