Madison, NJ-The Cleveland State fencing teams competed Sunday at the season opening Drew Fall Invitational. The meet allowed both teams to compete against other opponents for the first time and prepare for the upcoming schedule.

The men's team finished 3-3 on the day, starting with a strong victory over Yeshiva and also picking up wins over Long Island and host Drew. The women were unable to claim a victory. 

Epee was the strongest weapon of the day for the Vikings. The men's squad, comprised of John Hackman, Jesse Ndjeka, Merik Pohl, De'Mario Steele and Weymouth Walker combined for a 31-23 record on the day. The Vikings won the event in four of the six duals. 

The women's epee team of Gwen Nelson, Rayllen Prafil Capaccio, Lily Robertson and Maia Taylor Cassamayor had a strong day as well, finishing with a 37-17 record, including a 9-0 sweep of Yeshiva to start the day.

Men

Round 2 – CSU 20, Yeshiva 7

Saber 8-1

Foil 5-4

Epee 7-2

Round 3 – Wagner 15, CSU 12

Saber 3-6

Foil 4-4

Epee 4-5

Round 4 – CSU 15, LIU 14

Saber 4-5

Foil 5-4

Epee 5-4

Round 5 – Lafayette 15, CSU 12

Saber 5-4

Foil 2-7

Epee 5-4

Round 6 – Drew(B) 14, CSU 13

Saber 7-2

Foil 3-6

Epee 3-6

Round 7 – CSU 14, Drew(A) 13

Saber 5-4

Foil 2-7

Epee 7-2

Women

Round 2 – Yeshiva 15, CSU 12

Saber 3-6

Foil 0-9

Epee 9-0

Round 3 – Wagner 21, CSU 6

Saber 1-8

Foil 0-9

Epee 5-4

Round 4 – LIU 20, CSU 7

Saber 2-7

Foil 0-9

Epee 5-4

Round 5 – Lafayette 16, CSU 11

Saber 3-6

Foil 0-9

Epee 6-3

Round 6 – FDU 16, CSU 11

Saber 3-6

Foil 0-9

Epee 8-1

Round 7 – Drew 21, CSU 6

Saber 2-7

Foil 0-9

Epee 4-5