Jan. 28, 2007

New York, N.Y. - The Wayne State University men's fencing team compiled an 0-4 record last Sunday at the New York University Duals.

The Warriors began the day with a 22-5 setback to St. John's. In the epee Slava Zingerman went 2-1 as did Bobby Smith in the sabre.

In the second round, WSU fell to NYU 17-10. A highlight for WSU was that Marek Petraszek, Steve Znoy and Zingerman each went 3-0 in the epee, while Smith had the lone sabre triumph.

After a bye in round three, Wayne State suffered a 16-11 loss to Yale. Both Petraszek and Zingerman went 3-0 in the epee, while Smith had a 3-0 mark in sabre.

In the final round, the Warriors lost 21-6 to Columbia. Petraszek went 3-0 while Zingerman had a 2-1 record. WSU's other triumph was by Smith in the Sabre.

Records for the day:

Epee:
Marek Petraszek 10-2
Slava Zingerman 10-2
Steve Znoy 5-7

Foil:
Michal Brichacek 0-12
Cyrus Feldman 0-12
Brandon Isaac 0-12

Sabre:
John Rutherford 0-12
Bobby Smith 7-5
Patrick Tomlinson 0-12

The Warriors will participate in the Detroit Mercy Duals this Sunday.