Women's Fencing Competes at Columbia Meet

Violets Defeat Vassar College

Results vs. : Columbia Vassar

The New York University women's fencing team won one of two matches at Columbia University's Historical Meet on Wednesday, February 15, in Manhattan.

The Violets began with a loss to host #2 (NCAA.com) Columbia (3-24), but rebounded with a 16-11 victory over Vassar College.

Freshman Oliwia Szumilo led the way for the Violets. The Staten Island, NY, native finished with a 4-1 record in sabre. Additionally, sophomore Hannah Bennett and freshman Rachel Yuen went 3-3 in epee and foil, respectively.

"I though we did a very good job tonight," said Head Coach Steve Mormando. "After losing to Columbia we rebounded well in defeating Vassar. There have been a lot of positives this season."

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:

- Sophomore Jacqueline Tubbs went 2-2 in sabre to improve to 37-23 on the season.

- Junior Stephanie Cunningham went 2-2 in epee.

The Violets are back in action on Tuesday, February 21, against Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.

Players Mentioned

Hannah Bennett: Epee; 5' 9"; Sophomore; Global Liberal Studies

Stephanie Cunningham: Epee; 5' 8"; Junior; Liberal Studies (Faculty Arts and Science)

Jacqueline Tubbs: Sabre; 5' 7"; Sophomore; Global Liberal Studies

Oliwia Szumilo: Sabre; 5' 5"; Freshman; Chemical Engineering (Tandon School of Engineering)

Rachel Yuen: Foil; 5' 6"; Freshman; International Relations (College of Arts and Science)

Players Mentioned

Hannah Bennett
: 5' 9"; Sophomore; Global Liberal Studies
: Epee

Stephanie Cunningham
: 5' 8"; Junior; Liberal Studies (Faculty Arts and Science)
: Epee

Jacqueline Tubbs
: 5' 7"; Sophomore; Global Liberal Studies
: Sabre

Oliwia Szumilo
: 5' 5"; Freshman; Chemical Engineering (Tandon School of Engineering)
: Sabre

Rachel Yuen
: 5' 6"; Freshman; International Relations (College of Arts and Science)
: Foil