POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Drew University women's fencing team performed well at the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference (EWFC) Championships on Sunday at Vassar College.

In the team portion of the event, the Rangers finished 4-5, posting victories over Denison (15-12), CCNY (24-3), Hunter (17-10), and Yeshiva (24-3). Drew lost to Stevens (19-8), Vassar (16-11), Wellesley (23-4), Johns Hopkins (18-9), and Haverford (16-11).

Once again, Drew's epee squad led the way, finishing 6-3. Freshman Amira Mutakabbir led the way, posting a perfect 12-0 mark, while freshman Emilie Reitinger (10-2) and senior Grace McCarthy (9-2) also turned in stellar performances. In addition, freshman Brenna Behensky and sophomore Caira Blake posted five wins apiece.

The sabre squad finished 5-4 and was led by freshman Sophie Gajowskyj, who went 9-3, and seniors Emily Jones and Olivia Yepez, each of whom finished 8-3. Freshman Serena Mancuso and senior Hannah Weinstein collected six wins each.

In the individual portion of the event, Mutakabbir turned in the top finish, tying for third in epee to earn First-Team All-EWFC honors. Three additional Rangers captured second-team all-conference recognition, as Behensky took fifth in epee, Jones placed eighth in sabre, and freshman Cameryn Brown came in ninth in foil. 

The Rangers are back in action on Sunday, when they host the Drew Invitational starting at 9 a.m. in the Simon Forum.