POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.— The Long Island University women's fencing team traveled north to compete in the Vassar Invitational on Sunday. The Sharks earned three victories at the meet, defeating Hunter College, Lafayette and FDU.

LIU opened the meet with a 18-6 victory over Hunter College. LIU's epee squad went 9-0 against the Hawks with sophomores Alina Chen and Grace Scura along with freshman Faith Ferraro earning two wins each along with a forfeit as Hunter competed with two fencers. Sophomore Jasmine Hagans earned a victory in the sabre event, with LIU earning a 5-4 decision as Hunter had one fencer in the event. The foil team earned a 5-4 decision over the Hawks with sophomore Karen Velasquez and freshman Madysen D'Angelo each winning a bout against the shorthanded Hawks.

The Sharks closed out the meet strong with wins over Lafayette and FDU. Against the Leopards, LIU earned a 9-0 decision in the foil event by forfeit. The epee team then swept the competition with all three fencers earning three wins. LIU earned a win in the final round over the Knights by forfeit.

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The Sharks close out the fall competition schedule on Sunday, November 24 at the Drew Rangers Holiday Tournament in Madison, N.J.

Vassar Invitational Scores - LIU
Round 1: LIU 18, Hunter 6
Round 2: Drew 17, LIU 10
Round 3: Vassar 21, LIU 5
Round 4: Sacred Heart 17, LIU 10
Round 5: Wellesley 24, LIU 3
Round 6: Incarnate Word 19, LIU 9
Round 7: LIU 19, Lafayette 8
Round 8: LIU 27. FDU 0