UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The nationally ranked University of Pennsylvania succeeded on the road on Sunday, participating in the Penn State Invite.
Penn won seven combined outings between the men's and women's programs in University Park.
The #7 women worked hard on the strips, picking up wins against North Carolina (20-7), Temple (14-13), Haverford (27-0), and host Penn State (15-12). The shutout over Haverford accounts for the Red and Blue's first of the 2024-25 campaign. The #3 men were stellar on the piste, topping North Carolina (15-12), Haverford (21-6), and host Penn State (16-11).
The men shifted to 18-4 on the year, while the women currently sit 17-7.
Up Next
The Quakers are off next week before hosting the 2025 Ivy League fencing championships at The Palestra on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9.
Men's Results
vs. North Carolina – W, 15-12 (6-3 saber, 5-4 foil, 4-5 epee)
vs. Columbia – L, 13-14 (5-4 saber, 4-5 foil, 4-5 epee)
vs. Haverford – W, 21-6 (9-0 saber, 7-2 foil, 5-4 epee)
vs. Penn State – W, 16-11 (4-5 saber, 5-4 foil, 7-2 epee)
Women's Results
vs. North Carolina – W, 20-7 (5-4 saber, 8-1 foil, 7-2 epee)
vs. Columbia – W, 11-16 (4-5 saber, 2-7 foil, 5-4 epee)
vs. Temple – W, 14-13 (5-4 saber, 5-4 foil, 4-5 epee)
vs. Haverford – W, 27-0 (9-0 saber, 9-0 foil, 9-0 epee)
vs. Penn State – W, 15-12 (6-3 saber, 6-3 foil, 3-6 epee)
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