2023-24 Wellesley Fencing News
Blue Fencing Receives USFCA All-Academic Team Accolade; 11 Claim Individual Honors
June 27, 2024
Wellesley College fencing has been named a United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) All-Academic Team honoree. Additionally, 11 members of the Blue have received individual USFCA honors, including six who have been named Scholars of Distinction.
Alisha Li, Phoebe Li Receive USFCA Division III Newcomer of the Year Awards
May 13, 2024
Wellesley College fencing first years Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.) and Phoebe Li (San Francisco, Calif.) have each been named United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) Division III Newcomers of the Year. A. Li earns the honor for epee while P. Li receives the recoginition for foil.
Blue Fencing Places Four on USFCA Division III All-American Team
March 27, 2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) announced its annual All-American team. Wellesley College fencing sophomore Grace Xu (Toronto, Ontario) and first years Phoebe Li (Palo Alto, Calif.), Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.) and Lauren Khoo (San Francisco, Calif.) have each received USFCA Division III All-American recognition.
Eight Members of Blue Fencing Earn NFC Academic All-Conference Honors
March 24, 2024
Eight members of Wellesley College fencing have been recognized as Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) Academic All-Conference recipients. Additionally, the Blue earned the Academic All-Conference Team award with a team GPA of 3.53.
Wellesley Fencing Places Four on USFCA All-Region Team
March 14, 2024
Four members of Wellesley College fencing received U.S. Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) Northeast All-Region recognition on Thursday. First year Phoebe Li (Palo Alto, Calif.) made the All-Northeast Second Team for all NCAA divisions in foil. P. Li also made the Division III All-Region Team. Sophomore Gina Huang (Taipei, Taiwan) and first years Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.) and Lauren Khoo (San Francisco, Calif.) each made the Division III All-Region Team.
Wellesley Fencing to Send 11 Members to NCAA Northeast Regional
March 08, 2024
Wellesley College fencing will have 11 student-athletes represent the Blue at this weekend's NCAA Northeast Regional. Competition takes place at Long Island University's Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. on Sunday, March 10.
Blue Fencing Places Fourth as a Team at NEIFC Championships; Foil Finishes Second
February 24, 2024
Wellesley College fencing earned fourth out of 16 teams in the three-weapon team competition at the New England Intercollegiate Fencing Conference (NEIFC) Championships at MIT's Johnson Athletic Center on Saturday.
Five Members of Blue Fencing Selected to EWFC All-Conference Team
February 20, 2024
Wellesley College fencing placed five team members on the EWFC All-Conference Team at last Sunday's Eastern Women's Fencing Conference (EWFC) Championships. Additionally, senior Edith Po (Bernardsville, N.J.) earned a spot on the EWFC Woman of the Year Team and junior Mia Chao (Washington, D.C.) received the All-Academic Team accolade.
Wellesley Fencing Places Second in Team Competition at EWFC Championships
February 18, 2024
Wellesley College fencing went 5-1 as a team at the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference (EWFC) Championships at Drew University.
Blue Fencing Falls in Thriller with Brandeis, 14-13
January 30, 2024
Despite wins from foil and epee squads, Wellesley College fencing narrowly lost 14-13 against Brandeis University on Tuesday evening.
Wellesley Fencing Goes Undefeated at Eric Sollee Invitational
January 27, 2024
Wellesley College fencing won all four of its matches, including a 15-12 win over Division III No. 4 New York University, at Brandeis University's Eric Sollee Invitational on Saturday.
Blue Fencing Defeats Division I No. 10 Northwestern at Tufts Invitational
January 14, 2024
Wellesley College fencing earned a victory over Division I No. 5 Northwestern with wins from the foil and epee squads at the Tufts Invitational on Sunday at Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center. In addition to earning a ranked Division I win, the Blue narrowly fell 14-13 to Division III No. 5 Tufts. The epee squad picked up a 6-3 win over the Jumbos. Epee's two-win day was led by seven victories from sophomore Grace Xu (Toronto, Ontario) and five from first year Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.).
Wellesley Fencing Goes 4-2 at Brandeis Invitational; Foil and Epee Defeat Division I Cornell
December 03, 2023
Wellesley College fencing went 4-2 at the Brandeis Invitational with wins against Yeshiva University, Lawrence University, Drew University , and Long Island University on Sunday. Foil squad earned five wins on the day, including a 5-4 victory over Division I Cornell. Sophomore Gina Huang (Taipei, Taiwan) and first year Phoebe Li (Palo Alto, Calif.) both had 10 wins and first year Lauren Khoo (San Francisco, Calif.) contributed eight victories.
Xu, Phoebe Li, Alisha Li Earn Northeast Fencing Conference All-Stars Recognition
November 21, 2023
The Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) announced its Conference All-Stars in the varsity division for the 2023-24 season following the conclusion of the NFC Conference Meet this past weekend. Wellesley College fencing sophomore Grace Xu (Toronto, Ontario) was named to First Team in epee, first year Phoebe Li (Palo Alto, Calif.) made the First Team in foil, and first year Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.) earned Second Team honors in epee.
Wellesley Fencing Earns a Pair of Wins at NFC Conference Meet No. 1
November 19, 2023
Wellesley College fencing earned a pair of wins over Sacred Heart and Vassar at the Northeast Fencing Conference Meet No. 1, hosted by Boston College on Sunday. The Blue were competitive against several ranked Division III teams and a few Division I teams.