Virginia Beach, Va. -- Wayne State University sophomore foilists Hans Kaiser (Sterling Heights, Mich. / Stevenson) and Quentin Schneider (Gonesse, France) competed today on the final day of the North American Cup.

Kaiser (B12) was seeded 65th and compiled a 2-4 record (-7 in touches) during pool play.  In the direct elimination portion of the event, he defeated Andrew Stackhouse (15-8) in the round of 256.  In the table of 128, Kaiser was edged 15-14 by top seeded Turner Caldwell.  Caldwell, who finished second at last year's NCAA Championship, fences at Stanford.

Schneider (A11) began the event as the 85th seed, but went 6-0 (+19 touches) in pool play to win his pool and earn the eighth seed for direct elimination.  After receiving a first round bye, Schneider defeated Daniel Gu 15-12 before falling to Owen Sconzo, 15-12, in the round of 64.  Schneider tied-for-33rd in the final rankings.

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