BOSTON – The Northeastern track & field team will host their eighth annual Joe Donahue Games at the Reggie Lewis Center on Friday at 3 p.m. ET.
 
The Joe Donahue Games began in 2012 after the passing of Northeastern Hall of Famer, Joe Donahue in 2011. Donahue was revered by NU for his athletic success and impressive character.  
 
Dating back to the beginning of the event, the men have tabbed a top three finish every year while the women have finished first or second every year except 2015.
 
Last season, the Huskies dominated their home field with a first-place finish for the men and second-place for the women. Dan Romano and Quinn Litherland stole the show in the mile and 500m, respectively each taking first place. Erica Belvit, Lauren Swanson and Leeyan Redwood highlighted the women's side with top-three finishes in the weight throw and shot put.
 
Last week, the Huskies finished third and fourth at the Harvard Multi and Beantown Challenge, highlighted by 21 personal bests for the men and 16 for the women. Additionally, five athletes positioned themselves on the Indoor program top-ten list while 14 qualified for the IC4A/ECAC Championships.
 
Teeing up against New Haven, Bentley, American International College, Williams College and Central Connecticut, the Howlin' Huskies will look to once again dominate the competition.
 
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