PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 24) – The Denison University women's fencing team continued its historic start to the season with historic first wins over a pair of Division I programs, as well as wins over ranked Division III opponents during the weekend of competition at the NFC Championships hosted by Brown University at the Olney-Margolies Athletic Center (OMAC).
 
Denison put together an 8-3 record on the weekend. The Big Red now hold a 20-4 overall record this season. The weekend saw historic first wins against Division I foes, Wagner (19-8) and Sacred Heart (24-3). Denison added first wins over ranked Division III opponents – #3 Brandeis (14-13), #5 Tufts (15-12) and a program best win against #6 Wellesley (17-10). Along the way, the Big Red also beat Wheaton (25-2), Vassar (18-9) and took a forfeit win from Division II Wayne State. 
 
The losses were all hard fought, including a tough loss to Division I Boston College (21-6) in the first round of day one. The Big Red also suffered a narrow 15-12 loss to MIT, the top ranked team in Division III and a heartbreaking loss to Division I host Brown University (14-13). 
 
Day One Results
Round 1: 21-6 Loss to Boston College
Round 2: 17-10 Win over Wellesley
Round 3: 24-3 Win over Sacred Heart
Round 4: 19-8 Win over Wagner
Round 5 10-17 Loss to M.I.T.
 
Day Two Results
Round 1: 14-13 Win over Brandeis
Round 2: 25-2 Win over Wheaton
Round 3: 15-12 Win over Tufts
Round 4: Forfeit Win over Wayne State
Round 5: 18-9 Win over Vassar
Round 6: 14-13 Loss to Brown
 
"The program has come a long way over the last five years," head coach Peter Grandbois commented. "This group of young athletes has been building momentum all season. They just keep getting better and better. I think this weekend marks a new era for Denison Fencing. They know now they can beat anyone. They believe it. They see it, and they're doing it. The loss to Boston College was a tough way to start the weekend, but they didn't let it stop them. They regrouped and came back even stronger. It's a pleasure for Coach Florencia and I to watch the way they support each other and push each other. There's no stopping them. I see great things from this team as they continue to push the limits of what they can achieve."
 
Standout performances came from all weapons, as it was a real team effort. Sophomore Corvus Endo was MVP and led the sabre squad with a 20-6 record. He was followed by junior Natalie Isberg with a 13-13 record. In foil, sophomore Lal Ertun was close behind, leading the squad with a 20-7 record for the weekend. She was followed by freshman Elly Kennedy with a 10-15 record. The epee squad took the squad MVP title for the weekend with full depth throughout the squad. Freshman Nicole Krumholz led the squad with a 19-9 record, followed closely by freshman Claire Anderson with a 17-11 record.