Key Takeaways
- The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s fencing team competed in six bouts at the Eric Sollee Invitational, hosted by Brandeis University.
- The team was defeated by Boston College, Brandeis, MIT, Brown University, Wellesley College, and Tufts University.
- Sasha Craine and Ashlyn Leung had notable performances in sabre, with Craine going 2-1 against Boston College and Leung going 3-0 against Wellesley.
- The team’s closest result of the day was against Wellesley, with a final score of 16-11.
- The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s fencing team will host their lone home tournament of the season next Sunday, welcoming teams to the Stevens Invitational.
Introduction to the Eric Sollee Invitational
The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s fencing team recently competed in the Eric Sollee Invitational, hosted by Brandeis University. The tournament took place on Saturday, and the team faced off against six different opponents: Boston College, Brandeis, MIT, Brown University, Wellesley College, and Tufts University. Unfortunately, the team was defeated in all six bouts, but there were some notable performances throughout the day.
Performance Against Boston College
Against Boston College, the team’s lone double winner was Sasha Craine, who went 2-1 at sabre. Additionally, Ashlyn Leung (sabre), Grace Hicks and Sofia Stoeckel (epee), and Akemi Rodriguez (foil) each earned a victory. Despite these individual successes, the team ultimately lost to Boston College with a final score of 21-6. This was a tough start to the day, but the team would go on to face even more challenging opponents.
Closest Result of the Day
The team’s closest result of the day was against Wellesley College, with a final score of 16-11. In this bout, both foil and sabre finished 4-5, indicating a closely contested match. Ashlyn Leung went a perfect 3-0 at sabre, while Sasha Craine added a win. Julia DiPaolo and Akemi Rodriguez recorded two victories in epee, and Grace Hicks, Madyson Gavilanes, and Elyse Sato each picked up a foil win. This was a strong showing for the team, and they would have been hoping to build on this momentum in their subsequent bouts.
Other Notable Performances
In the team’s bout against MIT, foil and epee both went 3-6. However, Sasha Craine led the sabre squad with two wins, while Ashlyn Leung added one. Emily Zgombic, Akemi Rodriguez, and Julia DiPaolo each finished 1-2 at foil, and Grace Hicks and Madyson Gavilanes posted matching 1-2 records at epee. Against host Brandeis, Madyson Gavilanes went 2-1 at epee, with Grace Hicks, Ashlyn Leung, Emily Zgombic, and Akemi Rodriguez each adding a victory. In the final bout against Tufts, epee finished 4-5 as Grace Hicks went 2-1 and Katherine Mooney and Sofia Stoeckel added wins.
Conclusion and Upcoming Tournament
Despite being defeated in all six bouts, the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s fencing team showed some promising individual performances throughout the day. The team will be looking to build on these successes in their upcoming tournament, the Stevens Invitational, which will take place next Sunday. The tournament will be held at Canavan Arena and Walker Gym, and will be the team’s lone home tournament of the season. Fans will be hoping to see the team perform well in front of their home crowd and will be looking forward to seeing how they match up against their opponents.
Final Thoughts and Preparation for the Next Tournament
The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s fencing team will be using the experience gained from the Eric Sollee Invitational to prepare for their upcoming tournament. The team will be working on their strategy and technique in the coming days, with the goal of improving their performance and achieving better results in the Stevens Invitational. With a strong squad and a bit of luck, the team will be hoping to come out on top in at least one of their bouts and make a positive impression in front of their home crowd. The team’s performance in the Eric Sollee Invitational has provided a useful benchmark for their progress, and they will be looking to use this as a springboard to success in their upcoming tournament.
