POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Drew University women's fencing team picked up four team victories while taking on a competitive field at the Vassar College Invitational on Sunday.
The Rangers (9-12) lost 25-2 to Cornell, 17-10 to Cleveland State, and 14-13 to Vassar before closing the day with consecutive wins over CCNY (21-6), Haverford (15-12), Yeshiva (27-0), and Lafayette (15-12).
The foil unit turned in an outstanding showing for the Rangers, finishing 6-1 while posting a 34-23 record. Sophomore
Assata Mutakabbir led the charge, going 10-5 on the day while junior
Ashley George and freshman
Bella Hatzoglu went 8-7 and 7-8, respectively.
The sabre squad was also impressive, finishing 5-2 for the day. Sophomore
Serena Mancuso went 9-9 to lead the way while classmate
Nzingha Mutakabbir was 8-10.
In epee, senior
Sophia McGee led the way, finishing 8-11, while freshman
Izzy Anderson went 7-12.
The Rangers are back in action next Sunday, when they travel back to Vassar for the Lampell Invitational.
