Temple University Athletics
Sunday, January 19
Philadelphia, Pa.
8:30 AM
Temple University
22
vs
5
Fairleigh Dickinson
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
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
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.
For complete coverage of Temple fencing, follow the Owls on social media @TempleFencing (Twitter), facebook.com/TempleFencing(Facebook), @templefencing (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com. Please consider supporting Temple Fencing with a donation by clicking here -> https://bit.ly/4cgtfHD
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.
For complete coverage of Temple fencing, follow the Owls on social media @TempleFencing (Twitter), facebook.com/TempleFencing(Facebook), @templefencing (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com. Please consider supporting Temple Fencing with a donation by clicking here -> https://bit.ly/4cgtfHD
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