Women's Fencing Posts Victory at Quad Meet

Violets Defeat Vassar, Fall to Sacred Heart and Columbia

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RESULTS

The New York University women's fencing team hosted three teams on Tuesday night, February 10, at the Coles Sports Center in Manhattan.

The Violets defeated Vassar College 16-11, but fell to Division I Sacred Heart University 19-8 and to Division I Columbia University 19-8.

NYU is now 3-20 this season.

The Violets' foil team posted a 5-4 victory in its match-up with Columbia, as captain Audra Fox went 2-1 against her Lion opponents. On the evening, Fox posted a 5-4 record.

"Audra did a fantastic job tonight against some very strong opponents," explained Head Coach Steve Mormando.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Marissa Posner also posted five victories for the Violets on Tuesday night, going 5-2 in epee.

"Marissa continues to be one of our top fencers," Mormando added. "She was very strong tonight."

- Cydney Williams led the sabre team with a 4-4 record.

- The epee team posted a 7-2 win and the sabre squad went 5-4 against Vassar.

- The NYU victory against Vassar snapped a five-match losing streak.

The dual-meet portion of the 2014-15 season is now complete.

Players Mentioned

Audra Fox: Foil; 5' 4"; Senior; Individualized Study (Gallatin School of Individualized Study)

Cydney Williams: Sabre; 5' 4"; Sophomore; Liberal Studies Program

Marissa Posner: Epee; 5' 10"; Freshman; Individualized Study (Gallatin School of Individualized Study)

Players Mentioned

Audra Fox
: 5' 4"; Senior; Individualized Study (Gallatin School of Individualized Study)
: Foil

Cydney Williams
: 5' 4"; Sophomore; Liberal Studies Program
: Sabre

Marissa Posner
: 5' 10"; Freshman; Individualized Study (Gallatin School of Individualized Study)
: Epee