**Over the next several weeks, we will take a look back at some of the top moments in Ranger athletics from the 2019-20 sports season, spotlighting a big team victory or outstanding individual performance for each of Drew's 20 varsity sports.**

The Drew University women's fencing team used an epic comeback to win the Lampell Invitational at Vassar College this past fall, highlighting a tremendous season for the Rangers.

The victory marked the second time the team has scored gold under Head Coach Vincent Paragano.

Drew overcame an opening-round loss to Vassar by running the table on their remaining opponents to reach the gold-medal round against the same Vassar team. Along the way, the Rangers scored convincing victories against Army (16-11 and 21-6), Yeshiva University (23-4), and Marist College (26-1).   

In the final round against Vassar, Drew rode a 9-0 advantage in saber to win the trophy match 14-13. In that final match, the Rangers were down 13-12 with two bouts to go. However, a come-from-behind win in saber by junior Emily Huber evened the score at 13-13. That left the match to be decided by the final foil bout. Senior Lydia Segal came through in the clutch, battling back from a 3-2 deficit to win the bout 5-3 and clinch the match and tournament victory.

For the day, the Rangers turned in a tremendous showing in the saber, with the squad registering a 39-3 advantage in that weapon. Top performers for the day were Segal (foil, 10-1), freshman Candace Zola (saber, 14-0), junior Kayla Ogden (saber, 13-0), Huber (saber, 8-0), senior Erin Heller (epee, 10-5), and freshman Sophia McGee (epee, 9-4).

The tournament title was just one of many outstanding achievements for the Rangers in 2019-20. Drew also captured the silver at the Army West Point Invitational and for the season the squad set a program record for victories, finishing the year with a 46-18 mark.