The Brown women's fencing team excelled at the Vassar Invitational, achieving a record of 6 wins and 1 loss. They dominated opponents like Hunter and Drew, narrowly defeated Cornell and Wagner, and capped the day with wins against Vassar and Sacred Heart. The only defeat came in a close match against Yale, but their strong roster proved effective overall. Key individual performances included unbeaten records in foil and solid contributions from the sabre and epee teams.

By the Numbers
  • Brown achieved a 6-1 record at the Vassar Invitational, facing seven opponents.
  • Apoorva Talwalkar and Catherine Zhou both finished with perfect 11-0 records in foil.
  • Alexandra Tzou delivered a strong 9-3 performance in sabre.
  • Jessie Yan led the epee team with an 11-4 finish.
State of Play
  • The team showcased depth with multiple fencers excelling in their respective weapons.
  • Overall performance indicates strong teamwork and individual skills at the event.
What's Next

Brown will next compete at the Brandeis Invitational on December 7, aiming to build on their strong performance at Vassar and improve their record further.

Bottom Line

The Brown women's fencing team demonstrated significant talent and teamwork at the Vassar Invitational, positioning themselves strongly for future competitions and highlighting key fencers who have set a high standard for the season.