MADISON, N.J. – The Drew University women's fencing team won three of its five matches while competing on its home turf at the Drew Fall Invitational Part II on Sunday in the Simon Forum.
 
The Rangers defeated Pitt (23-4), Rutgers (19-8), and Lafayette (18-9) but fell to Denison (15-12) and LIU (22-5). The team is now 6-9 on the year.
 
Drew posted an outstanding showing in epee, going a perfect 5-0 on the day. Junior Caira Blake turned in a perfect 9-0 record on the day while sophomore Brenna Behensky (6-2) and senior Sophia McGee (6-5) earned six wins each. Sophomore Amira Mutakabbir (5-4) contributed five wins.
 
The Rangers also posted a winning mark in sabre, finishing 3-2. Sophomore Sophie Gajowskyj posted the most individual wins, going 7-4, while classmate Serena Mancuso went 5-0. Sophomore Nzingha Mutakabbir (5-7) also gained five victories while senior Hannah Weinstein (4-5) and freshman Gianna Olson (3-2) also contributed.
 
Drew finished 2-3 in foil, with freshman Nix Feeley (4-1), sophomore Elyse Jordan (4-1), and sophomore Assata Mutakabbir (4-5) posting four wins apiece. Freshmen Sydney Daum (3-0) and Bella Hatzoglu (3-7) both won three bouts.
 
The Rangers are back in action on Sunday, when they travel to the Vassar College Invitational.