Feb. 4, 2004

Notre Dame, Ind. - The Wayne State University women's fencing team traveled to South Bend, Ind. on Jan. 31-Feb.1 for the Notre Dame Duals. WSU faced four ranked opponents including No. 1 University of Notre Dame. The Warriors compiled a 3-6 record at the meet. Wayne State entered the weekend bouts as the No. 13-ranked team in the country.

Sophomore Anna Garina (Kiev, Ukraine/Republican School) posted a 21-2 mark in the women's epee. Junior Anna Vinnikov (Ma'a lot, Israel/ORT Ma'a lot) compiled a 19-4 record. Both Garina and Vinnikov earned victories over Notre Dame's Kerry Walton, who won the 2002 NCAA Women's Epee Championship.

Freshman Lindsey Howard (Goshen, Ind./Mishawaka) led the Warriors with a 19-6 record in the foil.

Wayne State has a 6-8 overall dual meet mark. The Warriors next test will be at the Cleveland State Duals on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Team Results

Duke 19, #13-Wayne State 8

#5-Northwestern 21, #13-Wayne State 6

#13-Wayne State 20, Lawrence 4

#13-Wayne State 19, University of Detroit 7

#16-Air Force 16, #13-Wayne State 11

CS-Fullerton 14, #13-Wayne State 13

#2-Ohio State 20, #13-Wayne State 7

#13-Wayne State 14 , UC-San Diego 13

#1-Notre Dame 20, #13-Wayne State 7