Wayne State Warriors Women's Fencing
Recent News About Wayne State Warriors Women's Fencing
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Wayne State fencers earn GLIAC academic honors
Three members of the 2023-24 Wayne State University women's fencing squad have been recognized with GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honors. This marks the fifth year that the conference has acknowledged student-athletes from non-GLIAC sports. Over these five years, the women's fencing program has seen 24 academic honorees.
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Salma Abdrabou competes at world fencing championship
Wayne State University freshman fencer Salma Abdrabou recently competed at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the King Saud University Sports Arena and marked her second international appearance of 2024.
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Wayne State fencer Ludovica Mancini finishes strong at NCAA Championships
Ludovica Mancini, a sophomore fencer from Wayne State University, concluded her participation in the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships with a 5-3 record on the second day of competition. The event took place at the French Field House in Columbus, Ohio. Mancini's performance included 10 bout victories overall.
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Mancini competes in NCAA fencing championship representing Wayne State
Wayne State University's Ludovica Mancini completed her first day at the NCAA Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The women's fencer from Rome, Italy, participated in the women's foil event and achieved five victories during her initial three rounds on Thursday.
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Ludovica Mancini prepares for NCAA fencing championships representing Wayne State
Wayne State University fencer Ludovica Mancini is set to compete in the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The sophomore will participate in the women's foil competition on March 21 and 22, hosted by Ohio State University.
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Wayne State fencers earn USFCA All-Region honors
The United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 All-Region awards. Three members from Wayne State University's fencing program have been recognized for the Midwest Region. The honorees include Eyad Marouf from Alexandria, Egypt, Ethan Leung from Hong Kong, and Ludovica Mancini from Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Wayne State fencers earn All-Conference honors from CCFC
Seven members of the Wayne State University fencing team have been recognized with All-Conference honors by the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference (CCFC). The conference, which includes seven member institutions such as Cleveland State and Ohio State, selects honorees based on their contributions both on and off the strip.
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Wayne State fencers selected for NCAA Championship participation
Two athletes from Wayne State University have been chosen to participate in the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships, according to an announcement by the NCAA. Sophomore Ludovica Mancini from Rome, Italy, will compete in the women's foil category, while junior Eyad Marouf from Alexandria, Egypt, will represent the men's team in sabre.
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Wayne State fencers shine at African Zonal Championships
Two Wayne State University fencers participated in the Junior & Cadet African Zonal Championships at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. Men's fencer Zeyad Nofal and women's fencer Salma Abdrabou represented their university and country in this competition.
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Wayne State hosts regional fencing event; results impact NCAA championship selections
Six members of the Wayne State University women's fencing team participated in the NCAA Midwest Regional held at the Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit. Sophomore Ludovica Mancini from Rome, Italy, led the team with a fifth-place finish in the women's foil category.
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Mancini shines as Wayne State concludes CCFC Championships
The Wayne State University women's fencing team concluded its participation in the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Championships with individual competitions on Sunday at the French Field House in Columbus, Ohio. The standout performance came from sophomore Ludovica Mancini, who secured second place in the Senior Women's Foil category, marking the best result for any Warrior women's fencer.
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Wayne State women’s fencing achieves mixed results at CCFC Championships
The Wayne State University women's fencing team achieved three victories during the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference (CCFC) Championships held at French Field House in Columbus, Ohio. On Saturday, WSU secured wins against Lawrence (14-13), Cleveland State (21-5 plus one double forfeit), and Detroit Mercy (22-5), concluding the day with a 3-3 record.
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Wayne State fencing squads ready for CCFC Championships debut under new coach
The Wayne State University men's and women's fencing teams are set to compete in the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference (CCFC) Championships this weekend. The event will take place at French Field House in Columbus, Ohio, on February 24 and 25.
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Wayne State women excel at Danosi Open fencing competition
Wayne State University's fencing program hosted the annual Danosi Open on February 10 at the Matthaei building in Detroit. The event saw strong performances from WSU's women's fencers, with Salma Abdrabou from Mohandessin, Egypt, winning the Senior Women's Epee category.
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Wayne State hosts annual Danosi Open honoring legendary coach Istvan Danosi
The Wayne State University fencing program is preparing to host the annual Danosi Open on Saturday, February 10, at the Matthaei building in Detroit. The event will commence at 8:30 a.m., featuring competitions in all three fencing weapons. During the day, two seniors will be honored for their contributions to the Wayne State fencing program: Ramadan Dinkins from Chicago and Ahmed Elsayed from Tanta, Egypt. The Senior Day ceremony is scheduled between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
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Wayne State fencing competes at Northwestern Duals
The Wayne State University women's fencing team competed in the Northwestern Duals held in Evanston, Illinois. Over two days, the Warriors participated in eight team competitions. They secured victories against Fairleigh Dickinson with a score of 22-5 on February 3 and defeated Incarnate Word 17-8 on February 4.
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Wayne State fencing teams prepare for challenging Northwestern Duals
The Wayne State University men's and women's fencing teams are set to compete in the Northwestern Duals in Evanston, Illinois, on February 3 and 4. Head coach Andy Tulleners expressed anticipation for the event, stating, "This will be the toughest competition we have had this season. The team is looking forward to it and ready for it."
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Wayne State women's fencing secures four wins at DeCicco Duals
The Wayne State University women's fencing team participated in the DeCicco Duals held at Notre Dame's Castellan Family Fencing Center, finishing with a 4-3 overall record. The Warriors faced defeats against Notre Dame (6-21), Denison (12-15), and Northwestern (7-20). However, they secured victories over Detroit Mercy (22-5), Cleveland State (20-6 with one double forfeit), Florida (22-5), and Lawrence (15-12).
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Wayne State fencing teams head to Notre Dame for DeCicco Duals
Wayne State University's men's and women's fencing teams are set to participate in their second team event of the season at Notre Dame's DeCicco Duals. The event will take place on Saturday, January 27, at the Castellan Family Fencing Center. Although the competition spans two days, Wayne State will compete only on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Wayne State women's fencing triumphs at Titan Invitational
The Wayne State University women's fencing team commenced their 2024 season with a successful performance at the Titan Invitational hosted by Detroit Mercy. The team achieved victories against both the University of Michigan and the host Titans, winning 26-1 and 25-2, respectively, at Calihan Hall.