NEW YORK—The NJIT men's and women's fencing teams competed at the Columbia Invitational Friday evening at Dodge Center Fitness Center.

In a dual match, the Highlanders faced Johns Hopkins and host Columbia. 

The NJIT men went 1-1 on the day, defeating Johns Hopkins, 19-8, and dropping a close decision to host Columbia, 15-12.  The women went 0-2.

Freshman Robert Hondor went undefeated on the day, combining for a 6-0 mark in epee competition. 

Greg Puccio and Thomas Slawinski picked up four wins on the saber strip, going 2-1 against both Columbia and Johns Hopkins.

Thomas Manley recorded a 4-2 mark on the foil strip, as the sophomore went undefeated against Johns Hopkins.

Freshman Paloma Almodovar was the top performer for the NJIT women, notching a 4-2 mark on the foil strip.  Almodovar was undefeated against Johns Hopkins.

The NJIT women, 4-4 on the season, will return to action on January 19 at the Philadelphia Invitational hosted by Penn.

The NJIT men, 1-1, on the young season, will return to action on November 18 at the MACFA A vs. C Tournament.