Safa Ibrahim - The Temple News

Sophomore epee plans to follow cousin’s path in Temple fencing

19 February 2019 Alex McGinley

Zahrah Dinkins transferred to Temple after McKendree University cut its program.

Temple junior fencer nears return from ACL injury

27 November 2018 Alex McGinley

Quinn Duwelius is recovering from a knee injury she suffered during competition in January.

With Ibrahim gone, experienced roster fills void

30 October 2018 Alex McGinley

The team began its season with 10 players placing in the top 15 on Saturday at the Temple Open.

Fencing team celebrates its all-time wins leader

13 March 2018 Michael Zingrone

Senior epee Safa Ibrahim will graduate this semester after breaking a school record with 221 career wins.

Six Temple fencers make final round at regional competition

11 March 2018 Michael Zingrone

The Owls had nine fencers finish in the top 18 of their weapons to rank as semifinalists at Saturday’s NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional meet at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Fencing team continues NIWFA title streak

05 March 2018 Evan Easterling

Temple won its 22nd straight National Intercollegiate Women’s Fencing Association title on Saturday in West Point, New York.

Fencing beats Penn State, John Hopkins at Temple Invitational

25 February 2018 Michael Zingrone

Temple beat Penn State, the No. 3 ranked team in the CollegeFencing360.com Women’s Coaches Poll, 16-11, at the Temple Invitational on Saturday at McGonigle Hall.

Temple fencing wins two of three bouts at Duke Invitational

11 February 2018 Michael Zingrone

Duke University, the No. 10 team in the CollegeFencing360.com Women’s Coaches Poll, gave No. 7 Temple its only loss on Sunday in Durham, North Carolina.

Fencing team prepares for duals season at January NAC

10 January 2018 Michael Zingrone

Senior epee Safa Ibrahim and sophomore sabre Malia Hee placed in the top 16 of their competitions at the January North American Cup in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Former fencer adapts to coaching role

05 December 2017 Michael Zingrone

Alex Keft, who competed on the epee squad from 2013-17, is a volunteer assistant coach this season.