The No. 37 University of Arkansas men’s golf team shot a 1-over par 281 to tie for eighth place with No. 27 Texas A&M after one round of the SEC championships.
The Razorbacks were led by freshman Julian Perico, who carded a 4-under par 66 on the par 70 Seaside course at Sea Island Golf Club at St. Simons, Ga.
No. 13 Auburn and No. 16 Georgia held the first-round lead at 8 under, followed by Ole Miss (-5), Kentucky (-5), No. 4 Vanderbilt (-3), No. 15 South Carolina (-1) and No. 22 Tennessee (even).
The top eight teams after three rounds of stroke play will compete in match play beginning on Saturday.