Results vs.:
Columbia Vassar Sacred HeartThe New York University men's fencing team defeated two of its three opponents at Columbia University's Historical Meet on Wednesday, February 10, in Manhattan.
After dropping a close match to the host Lions, 15-12, the Violets went on to defeat Vassar College 20-7 and Sacred Heart University 18-9.
NYU, now 12-5 this season, was led by freshman
Grant Williams, who went 8-0 in sabre. Sophomore
Philip Shin recorded the most foil victories with six, while the epee team was led by junior captain
John Cramerus with a 5-1 record.
"Williams was a real tiger on the strip tonight," said NYU Head Coach
Steve Mormando. "He didn't let anyone breathe out there."
HIGHLIGHTS:- Junior captain
Quinten Burgunder and freshman
Mickey Bak each picked up five sabre victories.
- Sophomore
Daniel Sconzo went 5-2 in foil.
- Sophomore
Hans Engel contributed four epee wins.
"Overall, a really strong performance tonight," Mormando added. "We lost by only three points to last year's NCAA National Champion (Columbia). We have a young team that will only get better."
Several members of the team will be back in action this weekend at the U.S. Junior Olympic National Championships in Cleveland, OH.
