STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Mercyhurst men's track and field team continued their season at day one of the NEC Championships Sunday. Five top-15 finishes highlight the day for the Lakers.
 
In the preliminary round of the 60 meters dash, freshmen Connor Stokes and Devin Easter competed for the Lakers. Stokes placed 11^th overall, with a time of 7.04. Easter placed 17^th overall, with a time of 7.15.
 
The pair continued competition together, competing in the 200 meters dash. Stokes placed 18^th overall, with a time of 22.70. Easter placed 24^th overall, with a time of 22.94.
 
Freshman Camden Pierce competed in the one mile run, placing 18^th overall, with a time of 4:31.24. He also competed in the 800 meters dash, placing 23^rd overall, with a time of 2:02.87.
 
Freshman Thomas Gaydos participated in two events for the Lakers, the 3000 and 5000 meters. In the 3000 meters, Gaydos placed 13^th overall, with a time of 8:59.16. In the 5000 meters, he placed 14^th overall, with a time of 15:19.36.
 
Freshman Jase Babcock competed in the high jump event for Mercyhurst. He placed 13^th overall, clearing 1.86 meters.
 
Freshman Zach Noble competed in the pole vault event for the Lakers. He placed 12^th overall, clearing 4.41 meters.
 
The Lakers return to the track tomorrow to compete at day two of the NEC Championships. Coverage begins at 9:00 a.m.