Sharon Sullivan led the NU epee squad in both the junior and senior events.Sharon Sullivan led the NU epee squad in both the junior and senior events.

NU Concludes Competition at North American Cup

Jan. 18, 2004

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Sharon Sullivan (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) took 14th in the junior women's epee competition at the USFA North American Cup to lead all NU epeeists on Sunday.

Sullivan, who also paced her squad with a 33rd-place finish in the senior/division 1 event, out-did her 24th-place performance at last year's competition. This year, 78 fencers competed, with the top 32 earning points toward their ranking.

In other results, Sara Pecherek (Park Ridge, Ill./Maine South) tied for 40th, Courtney DuBois (Chatham, N.J./Oak Knoll) tied for 48th and Sarah Gravlee (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) ended up 72nd.

The Wildcats will play host to the Midwest Duals this weekend. Nine teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday at SPAC.