Temple University Athletics

Sunday, January 19
Philadelphia, Pa.
8:30 AM

Temple University

22
vs
5

Fairleigh Dickinson

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No. 11 Fencing Secures Undefeated Weekend, Tops No. 12 Yale at Philadelphia Invitational

1.19.25 | Women's Fencing

PHILADELPHIA  – The No. 11 Temple fencing team concluded the Philadelphia Invitational on Sunday with a flawless showing at the Tse Center, highlighted by a win over No. 12 Yale. The Cherry and White also secured victories against Fairleigh Dickinson, Haverford, NJIT, and Lafayette, capping off the weekend with a perfect 8-0 record.
 
MEET SUMMARY
  • Temple opened the day by defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 22-5.
  • The Owls then followed with three more dominant performances, topping Haverford, NJIT, and Lafayette–all by the score of 25-2.
  • In the final match of the day, Temple faced another USFCA-ranked opponent, No. 12 Yale. A 6-3 advantage in foil proved pivotal, as the Owls edged out the Bulldogs, 14-13.
 
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
  • The foil squad had a strong showing, finishing the day with a 39-3 record. The only three losses occurred against No. 12 Yale, however, the combination of Constanca Dimas, Renee Oymann, and Anna Novoseltseva won the final three bouts, securing a top-15 victory for the Owls.
  • The epee squad was led by Cindy Long and Anne-Mai Melles, who each finished with nine wins apiece. 
  • In sabre, Eva Ventura impressed with an 8-1 showing, while Samantha Nathanson went undefeated, finishing the day 6-0,. 
 
No. 11 TEMPLE 22, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 5
Foil: 9-0
Epee: 4-5
Sabre: 9-0
 
No. 11 TEMPLE 25,HAVERFORD 2
Foil: 9-0
Epee: 7-2
Sabre: 9-0
 
No. 11 TEMPLE 25, NJIT 2
Foil: 9-0
Epee: 8-1
Sabre: 8-1
 
No. 11 TEMPLE 25, LAFAYETTE 2
Foil: 9-0
Epee: 7-2
Sabre: 9-0
 
No. 11 TEMPLE 14, No. 12 YALE 13
Foil: 6-3
Epee: 4-5
Sabre: 4-5


UP NEXT
 
Temple will be back in action on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Penn State Invitational in University Park, Pa.


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