Temple University Athletics
Temple University
Long Island University
Fencing Downs LIU in Home Opener
2.14.21 | Women's Fencing
PHILADELPHIA - In its first of three home meets this season, the Temple fencing team defeated Long Island University in two matches to go 2-0 on the day.
Meet Summary
> Temple opened the meet strong with an 18-9 defeat of the Sharks in match one.Â
> In the second match, the Owls earned another 18-9 win to finish the day 2-0.
Individual Highlights
> Diana Tiburcio led the team, going 5-0. Naomi Ross was also undefeated, finishing 3-0.
> Sara Proctor led the epeeists with a 4-2 record, while Eva Hinds went 5-1 and Elizabeth Novoseltseva went 4-2.
> Gretl Merges went 3-1, with Anastasia Yankovskiy, Zoe Turner, Margherita Calderaro, and Sarah Park all finishing the day 2-1.
Quotable
> "It's nice to get back into action and I see improvement even from last weekend now that we're getting back into a groove. They're starting to get used to hearing feedback so I could see the results of some of the things we worked on this week. I'm pleased with how we did today." – head coach Dr. Nikki Franke
> "The meet went very well. It was a lot of fun because we don't usually get to fence Long Island. The past few months have made it tough to plan a schedule, so it was a good experience to fence a new school. Specifically for the sabre squad, I think they were incredible today." – sabre squad coach Tasia Ford
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Next Up
> The Owls will remain at home, hosting Penn State, UNC, St. John's, and NJIT (men) for the Temple Invitational. The team's three seniors will be recognized as part of senior day activities.Â
Meet Results
Temple 18, LIU 9
Sabre: 7-2
Foil: 5-4
Epee: 6-3
Temple 18, LIU 9
Sabre: 7-2
Foil: 5-4
Epee: 6-3
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