Results
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Drew University women's fencing team finished 1-2 on Sunday at the Brian Palestis Memorial Invitational, hosted by Wagner College.
The Rangers started the day by facing the No. 1 team in the country, Columbia University, which earned a 25-2 victory. Drew answered with a 19-8 win over Lafayette College before dropping a 19-8 decision to Wagner.
Against Lafayette, junior
Brenna Behensky provided a highlight for the Rangers, finishing 3-0. She led all Rangers in bout victories on the day, posting a 4-3 mark, which included a victory against Columbia.
Also in epee, sophomore
Izzy Anderson and freshman
Yenni Gonzalez-Chacon each finished 2-1 against Lafayette. Anderson finished 3-3 on the day.
Junior
Assata Mutakabbir paced the foil unit, picking up two bout victories on the day, including a win versus Columbia.
Junior
Sophie Gajowskyj and sophomore
Gianna Olson earned one bout win apiece in sabre.
The Rangers continue their season next Sunday at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Invitational.