EVANSTON, Ill. – The Vikings kicked off their postseason journey on Sunday at the Central Collegiate Conference Championships hosted by Northwestern University.

The men came in second place after going 2-1 on the day. The women placed third after posting a 3-2 record.

Cleveland State will next compete at the NCAA Regionals on Saturday, March 12 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University.

Conference Finish
Men's sabre, foil, and epee teams placed second overall. The women's epee team got third overall.

Men's Leaders
Sabre: Mason Moskowitz (6)
Foil: John Wenger/Paul DiVenti (5)
Epee: Jesse Ndjeka (6)

Women's Leaders
Sabre: Ilyssa Freiburger (7)
Foil: Shelbie Seeberg (7)
Epee: Lily Robertson (9)

Women's Results (3-2)
Round 1: Cleveland State 15, Lawrence 10
Sabre: 3-6, Foil: 7-2, Epee: 5-2
Round 2: Cleveland State 2, Northwestern 25
Sabre: 1-8, Foil: 1-8, Epee: 0-9
Round 3: Cleveland State 18, Wayne State 8
Sabre: 9-0, Foil: 4-5, Epee: 5-3
Round 4: Cleveland State 1, Ohio State 26
Sabre: 1-8, Foil: 0-9, Epee: 0-9
Round 5: Cleveland State 14, Dennison 13
Sabre: 3-6, Foil: 5-4, Epee: 6-3

Men's Results (2-1)
Round 3: Cleveland State 20, Lawrence 7
Sabre: 6-3, Foil: 7-2, Epee: 7-2
Round 4: Cleveland State 19, Wayne State 8
Sabre: 6-3, Foil: 7-2, Epee: 6-3
Round 5: Cleveland State 5, Ohio State 22
Sabre: 2-7, Foil: 1-8, Epee: 2-7