Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
NCAA REGIONAL
Pioneer Fencing Competes in NCAA Regionals
3/13/2023 4:27:00 PM | Men's Fencing, Women's Fencing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Sacred Heart University fencing traveled to Harvard's campus Sunday as they competed in the NCAA Regionals.
The men's fencing squad saw quality competition, with Patrick Simpson tying 29th and Jeffrey Palma finishing 36th for men's epee out of 40 competitors. Men's foil had the least amount of competitors on the day at 35, as Jacob Bartel finished 21st and David Belluomo behind him tied at 22nd. Vijay Ganta finished 25th with Domenic Bartolo and Mateo Villarreal finishing 35th and 36th out of 40 competitors for men's saber.
Women's fencing had a solid outing on a day full of competition, with Nadia Gaberkorn finishing 18th and Grace Hand finishing tied for 39th among 53 competitors for women's epee. Jenna Jacinto finished 49th in the women's foil while Sophie Witek finished tied 22nd, Natalie Mataiev finished 28th and Valery Krylova finished tied 41st for women's saber.
The Pioneer fencing squads will next compete in the NCAA Championships starting March 23 and going through March 26.
Men's Foil
Jacob Bartel 21st
David Belluomo T22nd
Men's Epee
Patrick Simpson 29th
Jeffrey Palma 36th
Men's Saber
Vijay Ganta 25th
Domenic Bartolo 35th
Mateo Villareal 36th
Women's Foil
Jenna Jacinto 49th
Women's Epee
Nadia Gaberkorn 18th
Grace Hand finishing T39th
Women's Saber
Sophie Witek T22nd
Natalie Mataiev 28th
Valery Krylova T41st
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