CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Drew University women's fencing team took on some top-notch competition at the Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) Meet #2 on Sunday at Boston College.
 
The Rangers (17-17) registered a 19-8 victory over Vassar but lost to MIT (18-9), Boston College (20-7), Dartmouth (16-11), Brandeis (21-6), and Brown (21-6).
 
Drew's epee team led the way, finishing 4-2 on the day. Individually, sophomore Amira Mutakabbir paced the Rangers, finishing 10-4 while going 3-0 against both MIT and Boston College.
 
Junior Caira Blake also turned in a strong performance in epee, finishing 9-5 and going 3-0 against both Vassar and Brandeis. Sophomore Brenna Behensky finished 6-7 in the same weapon.
 
In foil, junior Ashley George earned the most victories for Drew, finishing 4-11. Meanwhile, sophomore Sophie Gajowskyj was the team's top performer in sabre, finishing 6-9.
 
Drew continues its season on Sunday, Feb. 5, when it travels to Tufts University for the NFC Meet #3.