Wellesley Fencing Drops Heartbreaker to Brandeis, 14-13

WELLESLEY, Mass. – The Brandeis University women's fencing team edged host Wellesley College, 14-13, in a dual meet on Wednesday evening at Wellesley. The Blue got a 9-0 sweep in the foil competition, but it wasn't enough as Brandeis won epee 8-1, and took sabre, 6-3.

Wellesley's season record dips to 6-7 overall, while Brandeis improves to 5-7.

In sabre action, Brandeis picked up three wins each from Zoe Messinger and Emily Smith to take the competition, 6-3. Wellesley got solo victories from Dania Wright, Zsofia Schweger and Mariami Bekauri, to account for the three Blue points in the weapon. 

In the epee competition, the visitors came away with an 8-1 win. Emily Mandel and Leah Mack each went 3-0 for the Judges, while Kristin Ha picked up two wins. Wellesley's lone point came from Elise Dong. 

In the foil competition, the Blue swept the Judges, as Wellesley's Carla The, Olivia Wei, and Oleander Furman each picked up three victories. 

Brandeis is back in action on Saturday, traveling to Boston College for Northeast Fencing Conference action. Wellesley will also fence on Saturday, hosting the 2012 Wellesley Invitational, beginning at 9:00am.