Results

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The Drew University women's fencing team opened its 2023-24 season on Sunday at the Long Island University (Shark Tank Challenge on Sunday.
 
The Rangers finished the day 1-4, topping NJIT 15-12 but falling to Wellesley (21-6), Rutgers (15-12), LIU (20-7), and Stevens (19-8).
 
The foil squad led the Rangers with 19 victories on the day and defeated Rutgers 7-2. Leading the way was junior Assata Mutakabbir, who posted an impressive 11-4 mark for the day. She went 2-0 versus both Rutgers and Stevens and was 2-1 against LIU and NJIT.
 
Junior Amira Mutakabbir was also a bright spot for the Rangers, posting a 10-5 record in epee. She was a perfect 3-0 against NJIT and Stevens and went 2-1 against Rutgers.
 
In sabre, junior Sophie Gajowskyj paced the Rangers with a 5-2 record. She won two of her three bouts versus both Wellesley and LIU and captured her lone bout against NJIT.
 
The Rangers continue their season on Sunday with the Drew Invitational Part I in the Simon Forum.