DETROIT -- The Wayne State University men's and women's fencing teams will return to competition this weekend, Nov. 7-8, at the Drew Invitational in Madison, N.J.  The two-day event will take place at the Simon Forum, with competition beginning at 9 a.m. both days. 

The Warrior women opened the 2026-27 campaign at the OSU Duals on Oct. 4, finishing with a 2-2 record against Purdue, Ohio State, Denison and West Point.  Wayne State earned victories over Purdue (17-10) and West Point (24-3), while falling to Ohio State (11-16) and Denison (12-15). 

In foil, Anabella Acurero Gonzalez (Valencia, Venezuela) led the way with a 10-2 individual record, while the epee lineup posted a 3-1 mark.  Salma Abdrabou (Cairo, Egypt) also finished 10-2 in epee.  The sabre unit went undefeated at 4-0, led by Isabela Barroso (Alexandria, Va.) and her 11-1 performance.  Noelle Zoller (Littleton, Colo.) added an 8-4 record, while London Waller (Wyoming, Ohio) finished 6-3. 

The WSU men also began their 2026-27 slate at the OSU Duals, posting a 3-1 mark against Purdue, Ohio State, Denison and West Point.  WSU defeated Purdue (17-10), Denison (18-9) and West Point (23-4), with its lone loss coming against Ohio State (5-22).

All three men's weapon squads finished with 3-1 records.  In foil, Dominick VanOyen (Dexter, Mich.) led the Warriors with an 8-4 individual mark.  Sam Garrett (San Francisco, Calif.) paced the epee fencers with a 10-2 record, while Hunter Battisfore (Hancock, Mich.) led the sabre group with a 6-5 mark. 

QUOTING HEAD COACH ANDY TULLENERS 
"We are looking forward to the event.  Both the men's and women's teams have been training very hard and are excited for the trip and the opportunity to compete.  Throughout the first part of the season, we have seen our athletes become more intentional in their actions, with increased focus during training.  I am excited to see how that translates into competition.  The energy and support that everyone has shown one another is something I am especially looking forward to seeing." 

FULL SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov. 7 
Men's Schedule 
9 a.m. vs. Drew
10 a.m. vs. Vassar
11 a.m. vs. Haverford 
Noon vs. Stevens 
2 p.m. vs. New Jersey Institute of Technology
3 p.m. vs. Wheaton
4 p.m. vs. Johns Hopkins 

Women's Schedule 
9 a.m. vs. Drew
10 a.m. vs. Johns Hopkins 
11 a.m. vs. Haverford 
2 p.m. vs. New Jersey Institute of Technology
3 p.m. vs. Wheaton 
4 p.m. vs. Wellesley 

Sunday, Nov. 8
Men's Schedule 
9 a.m. vs. Wagner
10 a.m. vs. Drew
11 a.m. vs. Haverford 
Noon vs. Stevens 
2 p.m. vs. New York
3 p.m. vs. Johns Hopkins
4 p.m. vs. Wheaton

Women's Schedule
9 a.m. vs. Wagner
10 a.m. vs. Drew 
11 a.m. vs. Wellesley 
Noon vs. Stevens
2 p.m. vs. Wheaton
3 p.m. vs. Johns Hopkins 
4 p.m. vs. Haverford

UP NEXT
Following the Drew Invitational, the Warriors will return to action at the Schiller Duals, hosted by Northwestern University, on Jan. 30-31 at Ryan Fieldhouse in Evanston, Ill.