Jacqueline Behn (2002) - FDU Hall of Fame

FDU Hall of Fame

Jacqueline Behn

Class

1977
Induction

2002
Sport(s)

Fencing Coach

Inducted: May 17, 2002

One of the most successful fencers in Fairleigh Dickinson University history, Jacqueline Behn becomes the third person with ties to the fencing program inducted into the Hall of Fame. She was a major contributor to the success of the fencing program for 17 years, both as a student-athlete and coach. As an undergraduate, she was a three-time team MVP in 1975, 1976 and 1977.

Behn became the Knights' coach from 1980-86 and 1988-93, taking a one-year hiatus to complete her Ph.D. During her coaching tenure she compiled a remarkable 222-75 record, leading the team to several New Jersey State Championships. In 1987 she guided the Knights to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships and a 16-4 dual match record, losing only to NCAA Tournament qualifiers Temple, Columbia, Wisconsin and Penn State. Through the years her fencers garnered eight All-American awards.

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