Hokies second after first round at VCU Shootout

Virginia Tech shot a first round five-under-par 279 and is in second place after the first round of the VCU Shootout at Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot, Va.

Wake Forest enters the afternoon’s second round with a six-stroke lead over Tech and a seven-stroke lead over host VCU, after shooting an 11-under-par 273 in the morning round. Virginia and Iowa are tied for fourth.

Individually, sophomore Aaron Eckstein and senior Drew Weaver each shot a three-under-par 68 in the first round and are tied for fifth.

Live stats for the tournament, which concludes tomorrow, are available on a link from hokiesports.com. Check with hokiesports.com tonight for a full recap of today’s play.