Stanford Fencing Teams Compete at Western Invitational

The Stanford University fencing program achieved a strong combined record of 11-2 during the Western Invitational in La Jolla, California. The women’s squad finished 6-1, with their only loss occurring against No. 6 Northwestern in a 14-13 match. Notable victories for the women included wins over No. 11 Ohio State and No. 15 UC San Diego.

The men’s team finished with a 5-1 record. After an initial 17-10 loss to No. 10 Ohio State, the squad secured five consecutive wins, including a victory over No. 15 UC San Diego. Freshman Victor Lyu led the men’s side with 16 individual victories.

Overall, the Stanford freshman class contributed significantly to the weekend, posting a combined record of 86-17 across various disciplines.