Jeff Veiga was a three-time All-American in cross country and track & field at UMass Lowell. He ran his entire career in the NE10, graduating in 2013. Veiga was named the NE10 Men’s Athlete/Runner of the Year in 2010 after leading UMass Lowell to a conference championship title, while helping the River Hawks to three runner-up finishes during his career - one in each for cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field. Veiga had 20 top-five finishes, including a first place finish in the 10k at the 2012 NCAA Division II East Region Cross Country Championship and a third place finish at the 2010 NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championship. Veiga is the second men’s cross country and track & field athlete to be inducted into the NE10 Hall of Fame from UMass Lowell – joining Patrick Morasse.