BALTIMORE, MD – The Johns Hopkins men's fencing team is ranked third in the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) Division III Preseason Poll it was announced yesterday. In addition, the Blue Jays are receiving votes in the overall national poll, which includes Division I and Division II.  
 
Hopkins earned one first-place vote and 56 points to sit in third place in the poll. NYU is the preseason number one with seven first-place votes and 70 points. MIT edged out JHU for second place with one first-place vote and 58 points.
 
The USFCA introduced squad rankings for each of the three weapons this season. Squads are ranked one through 15 across all three divisions. The Blue Jays' Sabre squad is ranked 13^th with 24 points while the Foil squad is receiving votes.
 
Hopkins opened the season this past weekend at the Coach Nikki Franke Classic and will return to action on November 7 at the Drew Invitational.