POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Drew University women's fencing team recorded an outstanding showing at the Vassar University Invitational on Sunday, finishing the day 5-1.
 
The Rangers opened the day with a 24-3 loss to Cornell, ranked No. 8 in the United States Fencing Coaches Association overall preseason poll. However, that's when Drew ran off five straight victories to end the day, posting wins over Cleveland State (15-12), Vassar (17-10), FDU (20-7), Haverford (24-3), and Yeshiva (25-2).
 
The foil unit led the way for the Rangers, defeating five of their six opponents on the day with decisive wins over Cleveland State (7-2), Vassar (8-1), FDU (8-1), Haverford (8-1), and Yeshiva (9-0).
 
Individually, freshman Filiz Erdogan led the way, posting a 13-4 mark. She ended the day with a flurry, sweeping the last four opponents she faced with 3-0 showings versus Vassar, FDU, Haverford, and Yeshiva.
 
Junior Bella Hatzoglu and senior Assata Mutakabbir also turned in strong showings for the foi squad, finishing 12-4 and 12-5, respectively.
 
The sabre team also performed well, finishing 4-2 with victories over Vassar (5-4), FDU (7-2), Haverford (9-0), and Yeshiva (7-2). Seniors Sophie Gajowskyj and Nzingha Mutakabbir turned in identical 8-4 records for the day while posting one victory each versus Cornell. Freshman Jay Cusson went 6-8 in sabre while junior Eva Esqueda contributed a 4-1 mark.  
 
In epee, the Rangers notched wins over FDU (5-4), Haverford (7-2), and Yeshiva (9-0). Senior Amira Mutakabbir turned in an 11-4 performance on the day while junior Izzy Anderson went 9-6.
 
Drew continues its season on Dec. 8 at the Brandeis Invitational in Waltham, Mass.