Fencing

Lawrence University is one of the smallest schools in the country to sponsor intercollegiate men's and women's fencing, providing its athletes with the opportunity to compete against the nation's best collegiate fencers. Because all schools compete in one NCAA division, much of the Vikings' competition is against major universities, including members of the Big Ten Conference and the University of Notre Dame. The Lawrence fencing program boasts one of the school's three national champions. Michael Gattnar won the NCAA epee championship in 1995. Jeff Peyton, Class of 2001, is the only Lawrence fencer to qualify for the NCAA Championships four times.

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Pelton, men’s sabre pace Lawrence fencers at NCAA Regional

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 11:23am
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Ian Pelton took sixth place to lead the Lawrence University fencing team at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships this past weekend at the University of Notre Dame. Pelton posted a 7-6 record to lead the men’s sabre contingent. Also competing in sabre, Graham Jones placed 10th and Drew Doares was 12th. [...]

Lawrence fencers take 10th at MFC Championships

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 12:21pm
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Lawrence University finished 10th at the Midwest Fencing Conference Championships this past weekend at the University of Notre Dame. Lawrence finished with 850 points among the 21 teams. Notre Dame won the title with 1,590 points. In the individual portion of the tournament, the top finisher for the Vikings was Graham [...]

Lawrence fencers pick up victories at Notre Dame Duals

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 4:03pm
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Lawrence University fencing teams combined for for victories at the University of Notre Dame Duals this past weekend. The Lawrence men and women both posted 2-4 records. The Lawrence women defeated the University of Detroit Mercy 17-10, and foil led the way with an 8-1 record. Lawrence also defeated Cleveland State [...]

DeStasio, Rosenbaum pace Lawrence fencers

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 9:37am
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Matt DeStasio and Alyssa Rosenbaum were the top finishers for the Lawrence University fencing team at the NCAA Midwest Regional this weekend at Cleveland State University. Competing in epee, DeStasio picked up seven victories on the day and finished in 11th place. Brendan O’Flaherty grabbed 13th place for the Vikings and David [...]

Vikings grab ninth at Midwest Fencing Conference Championships

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:43am
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Lawrence University grabbed ninth place overall at the Midwest Fencing Conference Championships at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday. Lawrence finished with 730 points to place ninth among the 20 teams. Ohio State took the overall title with 1,305 points. The Lawrence men finished eighth overall with 425 points. Epee [...]

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