NEW HAVEN, Conn. - It was a strong day for the Sacred Heart men's fencing foil squad in a match with perennial national power and ninth-ranked Yale on Saturday in Payne Whitney Gym. The Pioneers knocked off the Bulldogs in the weapon 6-3. 
 
Chaissen Costello and Jacob Bartel both posted 2-1 records to lead the way. 
 
Yale, though, won saber 8-1 and epee 6-3 to win 17-10. 
 
Next up for the Pioneers is the NYC Duel on Feb. 12. 
 
Final Score: Yale 17, SHU 10 
Foil: SHU 6, Yale 3  
Saber: Yale 8, SHU 1 
Epee: Yale 6, SHU 3