HACKENSACK, N.J. - Competing for the first time since Nov. 21, the Drew University women's fencing team turned in a strong showing at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Invitational on Sunday.

The Rangers earned victories over Yeshiva (25-2), Navy (15-12), and CCNY (26-1). Their only losses of the day came at the hands of Division I foes Lafayette (15-12) and NJIT (18-9).

Drew's epee squad turned in an impressive showing, finishing 4-1 on the day. Sophomore Caira Blake posted an unblemished 7-0 mark for the afternoon to improve to 50-9 on the season. Freshman Emilie Reitinger was also unbeaten (5-0) on the day while senior Grace McCarthy finished 6-1, running her record to 30-8 for the year. Freshman Amira Mutakabbir contributed a 4-2 mark on the day while freshman Brenna Behensky pitched in with a 4-2 showing.

The sabre team finished 3-2 and was led by senior Emily Jones (7-2), freshman Sophie Gajowskyj (7-3), and freshman Serena Mancuso (4-4).

In foil, the Rangers went 2-3 and two fencers, sophomore Ashley George and freshman Elysa Jordan, each were a spotless 4-0. 

Drew returns to the strip next Sunday, when it travels to Vassar College for the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference Championships.