PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Sophie Witek led the saber squad for the Sacred Heart University women's fencing team at the University of Pennsylvania Invitational on Saturday.

The senior captain went 7-4 including a 3-0 stint against the host team and 2-1 versus John Hopkins.

In round two, Jenna Jacinto tallied two foil wins in the close 5-4 loss against NJIT. The first year also went 2-1 in the Wagner matchup.

The Red & White came out on top against the shorthanded Fairleigh Dickinson in round six. Jacinto and Tia Petrides tallied one bout victory apiece in the foil. In the saber, Emma Marchetta-Turner and Tiffany Kellstromsecured two wins, while Jessica Young added one.

SHU competes in its second Northeast Fencing Conference meet on February 5 at Wellesley.

For complete results, click here and see SHU's here.

Round 1: 

SHU v. UNC

Foil: 1-8

Epee: 3-6

Saber: 1-8

Total: 5-22

Round 2: 

SHU v. NJIT

Foil: 4-5

Epee: 1-8

Saber: 4-5

Total: 9-18

Round 3: 

SHU v. Wagner

Foil: 3-6

Epee: 1-8

Saber: 3-6

Total: 7-20

Round 5: 

SHU v. John Hopkins

Foil: 1-8

Epee: 0-9

Saber: 2-7

Total: 3-24

Round 6: 

SHU v. Fairleigh Dickinson

Foil: 8-1

Epee: 4-5

Saber: 7-2

Total: 19-8

Round 8: 

SHU v. UPenn

Foil: 0-9

Epee: 1-8

Saber: 3-6

Total: 4-23