Fencing Opens Season At NEIFC/NEWIFA Fall Invitational

November 01, 2004 | Fencing

Nov. 1, 2004

The Boston College fencing team opened the New England Collegiate season on Saturday at the NEIFC/NEWIFA Fall Invitational. Six Eagles made the finals in the first meet of the year at Smith College.

Senior Tiffany White and sophomore Alex Rios lead the charge for BC. White finished third in the women's epee, while Rio also came in third in the men's epee. Junior Clara Yum took fifth in women's epee and freshman Sam Richardson finished sixth in men's epee. Steve Koza placed sixth in men's sabre and Will Lawrie was sixth in men's foil.

Solid performances from the entire team promise a strong '04-'05 season. The team faces Sacred Heart, Tufts and Wellesley at home on November 13th.

Results:

Women's Foil, 46 competitors

13. Emily Harper

27. Silja James

28. Carrie O'Connor

Women's Epee, 44 competitors

3T. Tiffany White

5. Clara Yum

14. Lara Kapura

15. Genevieve Peeples

Women's Sabre, 39 Competitors