NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Sacred Heart University men's fencing team competed against Yale on Saturday, falling 19-8 to the Bulldogs.
 
The saber squad was the lone weapon to claim a victory, edging the Bulldogs 5-4 with Mateo Villarreal and Vijay Ganta each claiming two victorious bouts. Jacob Bartel won two bouts for foil and David Belluomo was also victorious in a bout against Yale.
 
SHU was originally scheduled to also compete against Vassar College, but they pulled out of the event due to Covid.
 
The Pioneers next competition will be Sunday at Tufts University for the third NFC competition of the season