MADISON, N.J. - The Yeshiva University men's fencing team made its season debut at the Rangers Fall Invitational, on the campus of Drew University, on Sunday. YU dropped its team bouts to Drew University (25-2 and 21-6), Army (24-3), Vassar College (26-1), Clemson University (21-6), and Stevens Institute of Technology (26-1). 

Leading the way for the Maccabees was senior Brian Bendel who won five foil bouts, including two out of three against both Army and Clemson. The Brooklyn resident also won a battle against Drew. Sophomore Alexander Siegman won four foil matchups. Two of those wins came against Drew, while the Ottawa native also won duels against Clemson and Stevens.

First-year fencers also had success for Yeshiva during the afternoon. Rookie Noam Ben Simon had a strong collegiate debut by going 2-1 in sabre battles during YU's second team duel against host-Drew. He also earned victories against Vassar and Clemson. Fellow rookie Jonathan Laredo won two sabre duels, one against Drew and the other against Clemson. Newcomer Aden Lyons earned a pair of triumphs over Drew and claimed a battle over Clemson. 

Yeshiva will return to Drew University on Sunday for the second Rangers Fall Invitational. The action will start at 9:00 a.m.