PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Fairleigh Dickinson women's fencing competed at the 2026 Coach Nikki Franke Classic on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Temple University, with the Knights taking on a competitive field across all three weapons.

In Épée, Maria Gossin bounced back from pool play to lead FDU with an impressive second-place finish in the consolation competition, sweeping her consolation pool going a perfect 6–0. Lauren Colella delivered a strong performance with a 3–2 pool record to earn a top-20 finish in 19th place. Isabel You placed 25th overall following a 2–2 pool showing, while Sherleen Yunes went 2–2 in pool play to finish tied for 37th. Agnieszka Nalepa also represented the Knights with a top-15 result, placing 12th.

In foil, Sara Szeverenyi posted a dominant 4–1 pool record to lead FDU's weapon group, securing a 29th-place overall finish. Samaria Sabal captured 35th place, and Carolina Lazar added a 38th-place finish

In saber, Meya Colin led the group in pool play by earning a 3–2 mark, while Carmen Bolt-Turner added a pair of victories with a 2–3 pool record. Sadie Valencia and Victoria Van Tassel were also in action for the Knights.

The Knights gained valuable early-season experience against a strong field as they continued their 2026–27 campaign.

FDU returns to action on Sunday, Nov. 22, when they travel to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to compete in the Vassar Invitational at the Walker Field House.
 

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