Eagles Win Two, Lose Three at Brandeis
May 08, 2000 | Fencing
Dec. 4, 1999
Following Saturday's meet, the BC Women's record stands at 6 wins and 3 losses. The team lost three competitions and won two at Brandeis. The scores ofthe competitions were as follows: MIT 15 - BC 12, Brown 16 - BC 11, St. John's 20 - BC 7, BC 19 - Vassar 8, BC 18 - Brandeis 9.
As a result of their performances at the Brandeis meet, to BC fencers qualified for the national Under - 20 Junior Olympics Championship, earning a chance to compete in Sacramento, CA, in February. Sister Freshmen Sue and Kate Boyle both finished high enough in their respective events, foil and epee, to qualify. The Junior Olympics are the US Fencing Association's National Championships for the Under - 20 and Under - 17 age groups. They are also a selection event for national teams.
The women will host their first home meet of the season on January 22, 2000. UNH, Brandeis, BU, and MIT will be attending the event.
