Yale Invitational - Fencing

Women's Fencing

Bulldogs Dominate Vassar, SHU on Senior Day

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The Yale women's fencing team concluded a successful senior day with dominant performances over Sacred Heart and Vassar on Saturday at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. 

The Bulldogs opened the day with a matchup against the Pioneers. The hosts swept all three disciplines in a 22-5 rout. Michelle Lee, Amanda O'Donnell, and Alexandra Drovetsky competed for Yale in the epee, winning 8-1. 

In saber, the trio of Sydney Hirsch, Stephanie Cao, and Cassie Wu were able to prevail 5-4. The Bulldogs dominated in foil, as Kristina Petrova, Annie Lin, and Erica Hooshi swept the Pioneers 9-0.

Following the first match, the Bulldogs put together an even more impressive showing, defeating Vassar 27-0 to wrap up a 2-0 day.

After the second match concluded, Yale recognized its seniors for their contributions to the program throughout the last several years.

Match Results
  • Yale 22, SHU 5
  • Yale 27, Vassar 0
Up Next
Following a one week break from competition, the Bulldogs will be back in action on Feb. 10-11 at the Ivy League Championships hosted by Columbia. 
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Players Mentioned

Stephanie Cao

Stephanie Cao

Saber
Junior
Sydney Hirsch

Sydney Hirsch

Saber
Senior
Erica Hooshi

Erica Hooshi

Foil
Junior
Annie Lin

Annie Lin

Foil
Senior
Foil
Amanda O

Amanda O'Donnell

Epee
Sophomore
Cassie  Wu

Cassie Wu

Saber
Junior
Alexandra Drovetsky

Alexandra Drovetsky

First Year
Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee

First Year
Kristina Petrova

Kristina Petrova

First Year

Players Mentioned

Stephanie Cao

Stephanie Cao

Junior
Saber
Sydney Hirsch

Sydney Hirsch

Senior
Saber
Erica Hooshi

Erica Hooshi

Junior
Foil
Annie Lin

Annie Lin

Senior
Foil
Foil
Amanda O

Amanda O'Donnell

Sophomore
Epee
Cassie  Wu

Cassie Wu

Junior
Saber
Alexandra Drovetsky

Alexandra Drovetsky

First Year
Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee

First Year
Kristina Petrova

Kristina Petrova

First Year