CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina men’s fencing team faced off against Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference Fencing Championship, ending with a score of 16-11. Despite the loss, they secured a solid 3-1 record during Saturday’s matches.
Men’s Team Highlights
The day began with a thrilling match against Duke. Freshman Cristian Porras clinched a nail-biting victory, bringing the score to 14-13. This win set the tone for the team.
Following that match, the team continued their momentum with strong performances, overpowering both Boston College and Stanford with scores of 17-10 each. This successful run earned them a shot at the championship title against Notre Dame.
Results from Men’s Team Matches
- North Carolina 14 – Duke 13
- North Carolina 17 – Stanford 10
- North Carolina 17 – Boston College 10
Women’s Individual Championship
The women’s team kicked off their competition with individual matches. Nicole Milewski stood out, advancing past the pool round. However, she faced a tough challenge in the next round against the top seed, Kyle Fallon from Notre Dame, and the match ended with a score of 15-6 in favor of Fallon.
Results from Women’s Individual Championships
Sabre:
- 15. Gabriella Alfarache
- 16. Ella Webb
Foil:
- 11. Katie McGillion-Moore
- 12. Lauren Yu
- 16. Molly Kettelle
- 18. Zhiyan Qian
Epee:
- 8. Nicole Milewski
- 10. Anna Temiryaev
- 11. Mia Smotritsky
- 12. Mariasole Capellua
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