Poughkeepsie, NY-The Cleveland State Men's and Women's fencing teams competed in their first event of the 2022-23 season today at the Vassar Invitational. The men finished 4-4 on the day, while the women finished 2-6.
The men picked up victories over Hunter College, Long Island, Haverford and host Vassar. The women also defeated Hunter College, as well as earning a win over Drew University.
On the men's side, Foil was the strongest for the Vikings on the day. CSU won its first 18, and 25 of 27 bouts to start the day.
For the women, Epee was the best. The Vikings won Epee four times, including a clean sweep of 9-0 in the win over Hunter College.
The Vikings will next compete at home on January 15th, as they host the CSU Duals at Woodling Gymnasium.
Men's Results
Round 1: Cleveland State 26, Hunter College 1
Saber: 8-1, Foil: 9-0, Epee: 9-0
Round 2: Cleveland State 19, Long Island University 8
Saber: 3-6, Foil: 9-0, Epee: 7-2
Round 3: Sacred Heart 16, Cleveland State 11
Saber: 2-7, Foil: 7-2, Epee: 2-7
Round 4: Lafayette 14, Cleveland State 13
Saber: 3-6, Foil: 4-5, Epee: 6-3
Round 5: Stevens College 15, Cleveland State 13
Saber: 3-7, Foil: 3-6, Epee: 7-2
Round 6: Johns Hopkins 20, Cleveland State 7
Saber: 1-8, Foil: 4-5, Epee: 2-7
Round 7: Cleveland State 16, Haverford 11
Saber: 8-1, Foil: 4-5, Epee: 4-5
Round 8: Cleveland State 16, Vassar 11
Saber: 4-5, Foil: 7-2, Epee: 5-4
Women's Results
Round 1: Sacred Heart 15, Cleveland State 11
Saber: 1-8, Foil: 6-3, Epee: 5-4
Round 2: Cleveland State 17, Drew University 10
Saber: 7-2, Foil: 4-5, Epee: 6-3
Round 3: Wellesley 21, Cleveland State 6
Saber: 4-5, Foil: 1-8, Epee: 1-8
Round 4: Cornell 26, Cleveland State 1
Saber: 0-9, Foil: 0-9, Epee: 1-8
Round 5: Stevens College 21, Cleveland State 6
Saber: 2-7, Foil: 2-7, Epee: 2-7
Round 6: Johns Hopkins 22, Cleveland State 5
Saber: 1-8, Foil: 0-9, Epee: 4-5
Round 7: Cleveland State 21, Hunter College 6
Saber: 4-5, Foil: 8-1, Epee: 9-0
Round 8: Wagner 19, Cleveland State 8
Saber: 1-8, Foil: 2-7, Epee: 5-4