Temple University Athletics
TEMPLE FENCING HOLDS OWN AGAINST NATIONALLY RANKED COMPETITION
1.28.06 | Women's Fencing
STATE COLLEGE, PA--The Temple women's fencing team went 2-3 at the 2006 Penn State Invitational today knocking off fourteenth ranked Duke (16-11) and Haverford (24-3). The Owls dropped matches to sixth ranked
The sabre team showed great strength going 3-2 on the day including a 5-4 win against the nationally ranked
In women's foil, sophomore Samantha Myles finished with a squad best 7-5. Senior captain Jenna Remmert contributed a 4-7 finish and senior Maryanne Forsythe and freshman Nina Gernes both went 3-3.
Sophomore epee fencer Brianna Ferrara led her squad with a 7-6 finish. Fellow sophomore Marla Nacey went 6-8. Freshmen Kaitlyn Uckert and Melissa Forsythe finished 3-3 and 6-6 respectively.
Coach Brad Baker said, "It was a good day to show us what it takes to be one of the top fencing schools in the country."
The Owls' record stands at 8-5 on the season. They will be back in action this weekend when they host the
