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Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The men’s and women’s fencing teams wrapped up their seasons on Saturday, competing in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional Championship hosted by Drew University.  The event featured competitors...

Senior epée Antoine Mannes won the individual epée category at the MACFA Championships on Sunday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing flourishes at MACFA Championships

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2025

The men’s fencing team took on the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association Championships at Drew University on Sunday. Out of 13 teams, the foil squad finished fourth, the sabre team placed fifth...

The fencing team held its senior night in an unconventional match against Rutgers on Monday night. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing teams shape up at Shark Showdown

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2025

The men’s and women’s fencing teams competed at the Shark Showdown at Long Island University this past Sunday. The men went 2-2 against four schools, while the women went 3-2 against five schools in...

The men's fencing team won both of its matches at the MACFA A Round Robin on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Men’s fencing defeats Drew, Cornell

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The men’s fencing team traveled to Drew University on Saturday to take on the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A Round Robin. The Maroon and White came out victorious with wins against host...

Freshman epee Hilla Wetherill competed for Finland for the first time on the senior level last weekend. (Photo by @PHOTOPAVIA for Team Bizzi)

Hilla Wetherill fences on international stage

By Josh Horenstein, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Competing at the Division I level is impressive on its own, but not many student-athletes can say they have had the opportunity to compete for their country’s national team. Freshman Hilla Wetherill...

The women's fencing team went 72-12 in total bouts faced at the FDU Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Women’s fencing dominates at FDU Invitational

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

The women’s fencing team participated in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Invitational on Sunday in Teaneck, New Jersey, sweeping the competition with wins against host FDU (16-11), Yeshiva University...

The fencing team switched it up by trading weapons at the the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A vs C meet on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Fencing succeeds at MACFA ‘A vs C’

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The fencing team traveled to Johns Hopkins University on Sunday to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A vs C meet.  The Leopards posted winning records on both the men’s and...

The men's basketball team celebrates during an 82-65 home win over Holy Cross on Jan. 11. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Everything you missed in athletics over winter break

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Multiple athletic teams stayed on campus over winter break for competitions. Here’s everything you, at home, might have missed. Men’s basketball The men’s basketball team (3-6 Patriot League,...

Sophomore sabre Sam Gilpin notched six wins at the Stevens Institute of Technology on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally by GoLeopards)

Men’s fencing takes on MACFA ‘A vs B’

By Maddie Pedone, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

Continuing its strong start to the season, the men's fencing team competed at the MACFA "A vs B" at the Stevens Institute of Technology last Sunday. The Leopards went 4-1 overall, beating Stevens 17-10,...

Freshman sabre Nikita Kogan racked up 12 wins at the Vassar Invitational on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Anna Silver '25)

Fencing sees mixed results at Vassar

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

The fencing team competed in its second tournament of the 2024-25 season, traveling to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, this past Sunday. For the men, the Leopards left with a 4-2 record, claiming...

Junior epee Emily Wells earned eight wins for the Leopards in their season opening meet. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Fencing opens season at Drew

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

The fencing team participated in its first tournament of the season at the Rangers Fall Invitational hosted by Drew University this past Sunday. On the men's side, the Leopards finished with a 5-2 record...

Fencing coach Dayn DeRose has multiple talents, including sambo. (Photo courtesy of Dayn DeRose)

Dayn DeRose carries coaching philosophy across sports

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

The fencing team has been under the stewardship of Dayn DeRose for the better part of two years, but DeRose's career as a fencing coach spans four decades. His career in martial arts is just as storied. DeRose...

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