HEIDENHEIM, Germany -- Wayne State University fencing student-athlete Mahmoud Elsayed (Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt / El Nasr Official Language School) competed in the Heidenheim World Cup.

The sophomore epeeist tallied a 4-2 mark in pool play, while notching a +4 touch differential (25-21).  In preliminary direct elimination, Elsayed topped Wiktor Walach 15-6, Alexandre Camargo 15-12, and Miguel Frazao 15-12.

Elsayed was matched with No. 11-seeded Tristan Tulen of the Netherlands in the table of 64.  The two battled with each other, exchanging touches back-and-forth.  Tulen claimed a 15-12 victory over the Warrior, and eventually advanced to the semifinals round, finishing tied-for-third.

Mahmoud now ranked 24th in the world in senior men's epee.

In team competition, Elsayed competed with team Egypt, helping the squad to a 1-1 mark.  During the 39-31 win over Uzbekistan, he was an even 14-14 in touches, and secured 12 touches in the 45-42 loss to Ukraine.

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The Wayne State University fencing squads will next compete as a team at the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference (CCFC) Championships in Granville, Ohio, on the Campus of Denison University.