Nikki Franke - The Temple News

Fencing goes undefeated in New York

02 December 2012 Evan Cross

Owls go undefeated in foil and sabre.

Fifteen fencers compete, don’t medal, at Penn State

03 November 2012 Evan Cross

Junior Epiphany Georges highlights event with fourth-place finish in foil.

Senior leadership guides fencing team to upset win

28 February 2012 Ibrahim Jacobs

Senior fencers reflect on their final season at Temple. The Owls hosted the Temple Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 25, at McGonigle Hall, giving four seniors their final opportunity to fence in front of a home

Franke’s fencers eye Top Five spot

19 January 2010 Christian Audesirk

After defeating No. 9 Penn and then placing three finalists at the North American Cup, coach Nikki Franke predicts a return to the Top 5 for her club.

Eighth-place finish at NCAAs wraps up solid campaign

24 March 2009

The Owls ended their 2008-2009 season with an eighth place showing at the NCAA championships.

Fencing duo sparks team with All-American stature

17 February 2009

The Owls’ Melissa Parker and Kristin Howell have two different ways of leading their team.

Fencing team gets better with unity

03 February 2009

The No. 8 Owls have had a difficult road so far, but stand tall behind coach Nikki Franke.

Franke ready for Open

11 November 2008

Thanks to legendary coach Nikki Franke, the Owls are one of the top 10 programs in the country. They are preparing for the Temple Open this weekend at McGonigle Hall.