From NYU Athletics

On Sunday, December 8, the New York University men's fencing team competed in the Tradition Tournament, hosted by Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.  

The Violets finished 5-1 with wins against Penn State University (17-10), New Jersey Institute of Technology (15-11), Vassar College (21-6), Sacred Heart (22-5), and Brown University 18-9. Their lone loss came against Princeton University (21-6).

"This was one of the most outstanding outings of the men's team in the past five years," said Head Coach Steve Mormando. "The men upset last year's NCAA runner-up Penn State in a dramatic win. After losing to Princeton, they recovered to win four matches in a row!" 

In sabre, Brian Kim (Upper Saddle River, NJ/Dwight-Englewood) had the Violets' best overall record winning 14 bouts and losing just one.  

Ian Sanders (Wilton, CT/Wilton) finished 13-3 in epee while Zohaib Mannan (Short Hills, NJ/Millburn) had a record of 12-6 in foil.

"Our captain, Ian Sanders (Wilton, CT/Wilton), flew back from studying abroad in Paris to compete in this event and anchored a young epee team," said Mormando. "He made a huge difference and showed terrific leadership both on and off the strip. It was a great weekend overall for NYU Fencing."