Fencing
Penn men's and women's fencing start 2020 at Penn State Invitational
The Invitational saw the Quakers contend with several different opponents, including Ivy League foes Yale and Columbia, the defending national champion.
A long winter break gives Penn fencing an opportunity to stay sharp
In late November, the Red and Blue hit the road to take part in the Penn State Garret Open. But now, they have a long break before their next official event on Jan. 12.
New to the team, these Penn fencing freshmen are stepping up on the strip
A number of freshmen have joined the Red and Blue, and the transition to college fencing has proven to be a major change.
How Michael Li went from imitating Captain Jack Sparrow to leading Penn fencing
Li, a junior from Palo Alto, Calif., began his fencing journey at the age of eight like many: through his love for Captain Jack Sparrow.
After a decade coaching Penn fencing, Andy Ma is the program's heart and soul
Coach Andy Ma's 10 seasons as the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs have been exceptional.
Penn men's and women's fencing individual competitors shine at PSU Garrett Open
This weekend, the Quakers stayed in state when they traveled to University Park, Pa. to compete in the PSU Garrett Open.
Penn men's and women's fencing open season at home for Elite Invitational
With each competing against six schools, the women managed an overall record of 2-4, while the men split their results at 3-3.
Weekend preview: Cross country Regionals highlights busy weekend for Penn teams
Ahead of a jam-packed weekend, here’s what to watch for from Penn cross country, men’s soccer and men's and women's fencing.
As the winter sports season begins, here are some major storylines to follow
As the leaves begin to fall off the trees, the fall sports begin to end. Here are major storylines to look out for as winter sports get ready to kick off.
Players to Watch: Six athletes set to stand out this weekend
Here's a look at six impressive athletes who can make a big impact this upcoming weekend in their respective events.
Nia Akins' second-place NCAA finish highlights eventful spring break for Penn Athletics
Spring break was an exciting time for Penn Athletics. With impressive wins from many teams, the Quakers had a lot of success.
Penn fencing battles through Temple Invitational ahead of NCAA competition
The Red and Blue began the day strong with a dominant 23-4 win over Johns Hopkins. Their success continued with a 16-11 win versus St. Johns and a subsequent 17-10 victory against Princeton.
Penn women's fencing ties for third, men come in fifth at Ivy Championships
At this year’s Ivy League Championships at Yale, men’s fencing finished in fifth with a 1-4 record, only ahead of Brown. The women finished 3-3, tied for third.
Key Matchups: A crucial championship battle for men's fencing headlines list
As Penn men's and women's basketball continue Ivy League play against Brown and Yale, several other Penn Athletics teams will look to find success in competitions across the country.
Penn fencing picks up quality wins on weekend road trip to Northwestern
The Red and Blue travelled to Evanston, Ill. on Saturday to compete in the Northwestern Duals.
Nicole Vaiani continues family history of fencing success at Penn
Going to practice once a week, Vaiani never imagined that fencing would become a much larger part of her life.
Despite weather issues, Penn fencing excels at Philadelphia Invitational
The Red and Blue ultimately saw competition on Saturday and Sunday from eight different teams, including Haverford, Duke, Brown, Sacred Heart, NYU, and Yale.
Penn fencing struggles against tough competition at Penn State Invitational
The day began with an early heartbreak for the Red and Blue against Duke, ranked No. 6 on the men’s side and unranked on the women’s side.
Penn fencing freshmen making immediate impact despite inexperience
With six freshmen on the men’s team and seven on the women’s, many have already had standout performances to start their young careers.