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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman All-American Victoria von Eynatten finished runner-up in the women’s pole vault as members of the Virginia Tech pole vault crew competed on day two of the Sea Ray Relays, hosted by the University of Tennessee, at Tom Black Track Friday.

von Eynatten was one of four competitors to clear a height of 13-1.5 (4.00m) and she finished second on misses to former Indiana University All-American Vera Neuenswander, who competed unattached. After passing at the first four heights, von Eynatten cleared her opening height of 12-5.5 (3.80m) on her first attempt, before taking two attempts to go over 12-9.5 (3.90m). She then had a first attempt make at 13-1.5 (4.00m), before faltering at 13-5.25 (4.10m).

Freshman All-American Martina Schultze finished seventh with a clearance of 12-9.5 (3.90m), while redshirt sophomore Leigh Allin was ninth at 11-11.75 (3.65m) and took attempts at an outdoor personal best of 12-5.5 (3.80m). Redshirt freshman Lyndsey Saunders tied for 12th at 10-11.75 (3.35m).

Tech redshirt freshman Matt Hoogland also competed in the open section of the men’s pole vault, but could not negotiate the opening bar of 14-1.25 (4.30m).

The Hokies will conclude action at the Sea Ray Relays tomorrow with the men’s invitational pole vault at 2:30 p.m. Slated to vault for Tech are Corey Shank, Mike Miller, Chris Uhle, Joe Davis and Hunter Hall. In addition, Tech middle distance runners Eddie Judge and Kieran Lee will compete at the Furman Invitational in Greenville, S.C. tomorrow.

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