City College Women’s Fencing Displays Skill

The City College of New York (CCNY) Women’s Fencing Team displayed skill in a match with women from Hunter College. But their skill couldn’t save the day and pull out a win.

City College of New York’s freshmen fencer, Yesenia Polanco, scores an important point against her Hunter College opponent during the sabre fencing match, which helped CCNY secure a 45-43 point victory.The City College of New York's freshmen fencer, Yesenia Polanco, scores an important point against her Hunter College opponent during the sabre fencing match, which helped CCNY secure a 45-43 point victory.

The City College of New York’s junior épée fencer Inaaya Shakir lunges forward, charging at her Hunter College opponent during a fencing match.The City College of New York's junior épée fencer Inaaya Shakir lunges forward, charging at her Hunter College opponent during a fencing match.

The City College of New York’s freshman Cassandra Ng is an épée fencer and uses a large heavy blade that must touch her opponent. She had 15 touches and scored 15 points against her Hunter College opponent.The City College of New York's freshman Cassandra Ng is an épée fencer and uses a large heavy blade that must touch her opponent. She had 15 touches and scored 15 points against her Hunter College opponent.

The City College of New York’s junior Saaimah Masud, an épée fencer, is getting ready for her intense match against a Hunter College athlete.The City College of New York's junior Saaimah Masud, an épée fencer, is getting ready for her intense match against a Hunter College athlete.

The City College of New York’s freshman Cassandra Ng and her Hunter College opponent lunge and strike at the same moment during an intense épée fencing match.The City College of New York's freshman Cassandra Ng and her Hunter College opponent lunge and strike at the same moment during an intense épée fencing match.

Hunter College épée fencers hug and celebrate their close 45-40 point victory against The City College of New York.Hunter College épée fencers hug and celebrate their close 45-40 point victory against The City College of New York.

Hunter College fans cheer loudly waving their pom poms high in the air, after their épée fencers claim victory against The City College of New York.Hunter College fans cheer loudly waving their pom poms high in the air, after their épée fencers claim victory against The City College of New York.

Paul Yuen, part time head coach of Women’s Fencing Team at The City College of New York, stands next to his name plaque in the CCNY Athletic Hall of Fame. During his time as a student at CCNY, he competed with Men’s Fencing Team and earned the Professor Edward F. Lucia Memorial Award for most outstanding fencer of the year 1994.Paul Yuen, part time head coach of Women's Fencing Team at The City College of New York, stands next to his name plaque in the CCNY Athletic Hall of Fame. During his time as a student at CCNY, he competed with Men's Fencing Team and earned the Professor Edward F. Lucia Memorial Award for most outstanding fencer of the year 1994.

Adam Ascione D’Ella, the assistant foil coach for The City College of New York’s Women’s Fencing Team, watches closely from the sidelines during the match, providing guidance and support to his athletes.Adam Ascione D'Ella, the assistant foil coach for The City College of New York's Women's Fencing Team, watches closely from the sidelines during the match, providing guidance and support to his athletes.

The City College of New York’s Women’s Fencing Team poses for a photo with the Head Coach Paul Yuen and Assistant Coaches Adam AscioneD’ Ella and Alejandra Castillo.The City College of New York's Women's Fencing Team poses for a photo with the Head Coach Paul Yuen and Assistant Coaches Adam AscioneD' Ella and Alejandra Castillo.