MADISON, N.J. – The Drew University women's fencing team competed in the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference (EWFC) Championships on Sunday in the Simon Forum.
 
The Rangers, ranked eighth in the US Fencing Coaches Association (USFCCA) Division III mid-season poll, finished 2-3 in the team competition before defeating Haverford 16-11 in the placement round. Earlier in the day, Drew defeated Yeshiva (25-2) and CCNY (27-0) while falling to No. 3 Johns Hopkins (20-7), No. 5 Wellesley (21-7), and Stevens (18-9).
 
Because the meet was forced to start two hours late to weather, it did not include an individual competition.
 
The epee squad led the way for the Rangers, finishing 4-2 and highlighted by a 5-4 win over Johns Hopkins. Individually, the unit went 31-20 and was led by senior Brenna Behensky, who finished 14-3, including 3-0 versus Johns Hopkins and 2-1 against Wellesley. Freshman Alisha Bourhill-Tumser finished 10-7 on the day while freshman Elliot Yap went 5-6.
 
The foil team went 3-3 while posting a 31-23 mark individually. Junior Bella Hatzoglu led the way with an 11-7 showing, highlighted by a 2-1 mark versus Wellesley. Freshman Filiz Erdogan went 8-7 while senior Assata Mutakabbir finished 6-9. In addition, sophomore Morgan Mildner and freshman Tala Varoqua were 3-0.
 
The sabre team also finished 3-3. Senior Sophie Gajowskyj paced the Rangers with an 11-3 performance while senior Nzingha Mutakabbir went 8-9. Junior Eva Esqueda contributed a 3-3 mark.
 
The Rangers are now March 1, when Drew hosts the Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association (NIWFA) Championships.