From NYU Athletics
Hans Engel of the New York University men's
fencing team won a bronze medal at the North America Cup on
Saturday, November 8, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Engel, a freshman from Seattle, WA, competed in the Junior Epee
portion of the event. He came into the tournament as the #19 seed
and went undefeated through six pool-play matches before falling in
the semifinals and ultimately finishing tied for third place.
"Hans fenced very well with great discipline all day,"
said Violets' Assistant Coach Kornel
Udvarhelyi. "He gave it all he had and the whole team
and coaches are proud of him."
Engel was joined in the Junior Eppe competition by NYU
teammate John Cramerus, who finished in 141st
place. The Violets were represented in the Junior Foil competition
by Daniel Sconzo (ninth place), Phillip Shin
(11th place) and, Yash Srivastav (98th place).
NYU was also represented by Quinten Burgunder, who
finished in 51st place in the Junior Sabre competition.