BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Columbia women's fencing took care of business, winning three dual matches over Princeton, St. John's and LIU at the LIU Shark Showcase Sunday afternoon. The men's team was 1-2, falling to the Tigers and Red Storm before bouncing back against the Sharks.
 
Women's foil stole the show, going a combined 23-4 on the day. First-year Rachel Kim was 9-0 to lead the way. Tamar Gordon also went 6-0 in women's sabre. For the men, Jaden Callahan was 5-1 in men's sabre to tie for the team lead in wins with fellow sabre fencer Jackson McBride.
 
After falling behind early to Princeton, the women roared back to earn the victory, 14-13. Foil was the only unit to win their section of the bout, posting a 6-3 mark against the Tigers.
 
In round two, the Columbia women used an 8-1 rout in foil to pull away from the Red Storm, 18-9.
 
The men responded in a big way against LIU, highlighted by a 9-0 sweep by Ethan Xiao, Enoch Xiao and Mikey Hillmer in foil in a 22-5 triumph. The women were just as dominant against the Sharks, winning 24-3, after a 9-0 performance from foil and an 8-1 decision in sabre.
 
The Lions have one final tuneup before the Ivy League Championships next Sunday, February 4 at the Brian Palestis Memorial, hosted by Wagner. Columbia will take on the Seahawks, Lafayette and Drew in three dual matches.
 
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LIU SHARK SHOWCASE TEAM RESULTS
Men
Columbia 9, Princeton 18
Columbia 12, St. John's 15
Columbia 22, LIU 5
 
Women
Columbia 14, Princeton 13
Columbia 18, St. John's 9
Columbia 24, LIU 3