M. Fencing Sweeps Into Postseason, W. Fencing Goes 2-1 in Final Weekend

The Harvard men and women’s fencing teams will roll into postseason play with momentum after both squads put on impressive showings in this weekend’s tournament at Princeton.

The men dominated action all weekend and swept three matches, beating Princeton 15-2, Yale 17-10 and Duke 15-12. The Crimson’s win over Princeton is Harvard’s first against the Tigers since 1986.

The men (10-4) got significant contributions from everyone on the team and were led by freshman Enoch Woodhouse, who completed the tournament with an 8-1 mark.

Woodhouse, who is a member of the United States junior fencing team, is waiting to hear from the U.S. Fencing Association about whether he will compete in Junior Fencing Championships later this year.

The women also had a strong showing this weekend, taking two out three matches. The Crimson (12-6) disposed of Yale 20-7 and Duke 18-9, but couldn’t hold off a late charge from Princeton and lost to the Tigers 15-12.

Heading into the final round against Princeton, Harvard was poised to complete the weekend sweep, but the Tigers stormed back, taking the final three bouts to close out the match.

Freshman Jasmine McGlade and sophomore Chloe Stienetorf finished the tournament with 8-1 records.

Both the men and women will return to action next weekend at the IFA Championships.