The Crimson fencing team faces a strong New York University squad this afternoon in the IAB, and although Captain Steve Schneider was noncommittal, chances for victory seem good.

Schneider noted that the fencers suffer from a geographical disadvantage being 220 miles from the chief fencing region, New York. Almost all the Crimson's rivals are closer to New York--one of the most distant being Yale.

The squad split its first two matches, downing Trinity, 20 to 7, and losing to Columbia, 18 to 9.

Sophomores will again lead the epee division with the other two groups, sabre and foil, consisting primarily of juniors and seniors.