Temple University Athletics
Women's Fencing to Host 29th Annual Temple Open
11.13.08 | Women's Fencing
Nov. 13, 2008
PHILADELPHIA- The Temple fencing team will host 29th annual Temple Fencing Collegiate Open this Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16 from McGonigle Hall. The Open is known for having the largest competitive field in the United States and this year is no exception. The Open is expected to host over 600 entries from 32 schools, which makes this year's field one of the largest in Open history.
The Owls come into the Open having open the season with the Penn State Open two weeks priror. As one of the largest fifencing events in America and as the season opening event for many teams, the Open provides a great opportunity for fencers to get a significant amount of competitive experience under their belt early in the season. The Open is an individual tournament open to all full-time undergraduate students.
Saturday features the women's competition while Sunday the men will take the floor. The event, taking place at McGonigle Hall, is open to the public. Competition begins each day at 9:00 a.m.
The following schools will be represented at the Temple Open:
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Bryn Mawr |
NYU
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Clemson |
North Carolina
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Cornell |
Penn |
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Drew |
Penn State |
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Duke |
Pittsburgh |
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FDU |
Princeton |
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Florida |
Queens |
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Georgia |
Rutgers |
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Haverford |
Smith |
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Hollins |
South Carolina |
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John Hopkins |
Steven's Institute |
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Maryland
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Stony Brook |
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UMass
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Swarthmore |
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Miami (FL) |
Temple |
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Millersville |
Virginia |
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