Fencing - The Temple News

Novoseltseva makes history to cap off Temple career

25 March 2025 Colin Schofield

The Temple fencer is just the seventh person in program history to qualify for NCAA Championships in four straight years.

Nathanson making immediate impact during freshman season

18 February 2025 Jonah Robinson

Temple Fencing sabreuse Samantha Nathanson is leading the team in wins despite being in her freshman year.

Nationally-ranked Owls preparing for final stretch of season

11 February 2025 Sienna Conaghan

No. 11 ranked Temple Fencing holds a 29-10 record and has won its last eight matches as it approaches the homestretch of the season.

Ford providing stability in Temple’s new era

30 January 2025 Colin Schofield

Temple Fencing assistant coach Tasia Ford remained with the program after former head coach Nikki Franke retired and has become instrumental to the team.

Temple fencer fueled by competing with nation’s best

29 January 2025 Ryan Mack and Austin Boynes

Lauren Johnson racked up 50 wins as a freshman and has carried her success into her sophomore season.

Temple turns corner at Northwestern Duals

16 February 2024 Sienna Conaghan

Temple Fencing has used the Northwestern Duals as a launching pad, turning their season around in Chicago in back-to-back seasons.

Temple Fencing seeks success against top competition this season

08 November 2023 Adrian Maghacot

The No. 11 Owls are looking to continue their dominance after appearing in their first NCAA Championships last season under head coach Jennie Salmon.

Temple Fencing continues thriving under new coach

31 January 2023 Nick Gangewere

Temple Fencing is ranked No. 11 in the country and performing at a high level in head coach Jennie Salmon’s first season at the helm.

Nikki Franke retiring as Temple fencing coach

23 August 2022 Javon Edmonds

After 50 years at the helm, Nikki Franke is handing Temple fencing over to former national champion fencer Jenni Salmon.

Finally at Nationals

29 March 2022 Victoria Ayala

Temple junior epee fencer Naomi Ross and freshman foil fencer Anna Novoseltseva concluded their first NCAA championship appearances on March 25.