Notre Dame secures eighth straight individual title in NCAA fencing

In University Park, Pennsylvania, the Notre Dame fencing team achieved remarkable success at the NCAA championships held at Penn State University. Chase Emmer won the individual title in men's foil, marking the eighth consecutive individual championship for the Fighting Irish. This victory broadened Notre Dame's lead in the team competition, as they gathered an impressive 87 points, edging out Columbia/Barnard by 10 points. Emmer's triumph, which is the tenth individual NCAA title for Notre Dame in men's foil, further highlights the team's dominance in collegiate fencing. Meanwhile, on the women's side, the Fighting Irish also excelled, taking home 14 NCAA championships. Eszter Muhari defended her title in women’s épée, and teammate Magda Skarbonkiewicz secured the sabre title after defeating Siobhan Sullivan in the finals. Notre Dame finished with 183 points, leaving Columbia/Barnard in second place with 172 points and Harvard and Princeton tying for third with 141 points. The success at the championships not only represents a return to form for Notre Dame after losing their title last season but also solidifies their status as a powerhouse in NCAA fencing. The Fighting Irish have accumulated a remarkable total of 46 individual NCAA titles over the years. The event saw other notable performances, including St. John’s Darii Lukashenko winning the saber title and Stanford’s Arianna Cao clinching the foil championship. The comprehensive achievements of the Notre Dame fencing program emphasize its historical significance in the sport and its continuous efforts in nurturing top talent and fostering a competitive spirit.