From NYU Athletics
The New York University women's fencing team competed at the
Eric Sollee Invitational in Waltham, MA, on Saturday, January
25.
NYU began the invitational against Boston College, falling to the
Eagles 21-6. In the second round, the Violets took on Brown
University, losing 17-10. In the third round, NYU earned its first
victory of the day by beating Haverford College 15-12.
In round four, the Violets beat Massachusetts Institute of
Technology 14-13 in the tightest match of the day. In the fifth
round, NYU won their third match of the day, beating Hunter College
20-7. In the final round, NYU lost to host Brandeis
University 20-7.
The Violets finished the invitational with a 3-3 record and have an
overall record of 6-14 this season.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Junior Alyssa Parkhurst led the team in wins
with 14 while only losing four matches in epee.
- Junior captain Audra Fox earned a 13-5
record in foil.