NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Lawrence University fencing teams picked up five victories this weekend at the DiCicco Duals at the University of Notre Dame.
The Lawrence women posted a 3-2 mark, and the Lawrence men went 2-2.
The women defeated Wayne State 16-11, topped Detroit Mercy 21-3 and downed Florida 17-10. Lawrence fell to Notre Dame 24-3 and lost 23-4 to Northwestern.
Lawrence dominated Detroit Mercy, including a 9-0 sweep in epee. It was the foil contingent that delivered against Wayne State by winning eight matches while dropping just one.
On the men’s side, Lawrence defeated Wayne State 16-11 and topped Florida 18-9. The Vikings fell 15-12 to Detroit Mercy and dropped a 25-2 decision to Notre Dame.
The foil and epee contingent both posted 6-3 margins to deliver the win against Wayne State, and it was foil who led the way against Florida by winning eight of nine matches.
DiCicco Duals, at University of Notre Dame
Men
Notre Dame 25, Lawrence 2 (Sabre 8-1, Foil 9-0, Epee 8-1)
Lawrence 18, Florida 9 (Sabre 4-5, Foil 8-1, Epee 6-3)
Lawrence 16, Wayne State 11 (Sabre 4-5, Foil 6-3, Epee 6-3)
Detroit Mercy 15, Lawrence 12 (Sabre 7-2, Foil 4-5, Epee 4-5)
Women
Notre Dame 24, Lawrence 3 (Sabre 8-1, Foil 8-1, Epee 8-1)
Lawrence 17, Florida 10 (Sabre 6-3, Foil 6-3, Epee 5-4)
Lawrence 16, Wayne State 11 (Sabre 4-5, Foil 8-1, Epee 4-5)
Lawrence 21, Detroit Mercy 3 (Sabre 5-1, Foil 7-2, Epee 9-0)
Northwestern 23, Lawrence 4 (Sabre 7-2, Foil 8-1, Epee 8-1)