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Jess Murphy

Murphy Paces Women’s Fencing at Season Opening Nikki Franke Classic

10/27/2025 1:00:00 PM

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Philadelphia, Pa. –
Making their 2025-26 debut, the Sacred Heart women's fencing team competed at the 2025 Coach Nikki Franke Classic hosted by Temple University at the Liacouras Center. Leading the way for the Pioneers was Jess Murphy who posted a third place consolation finish in  saber.

A trio of Pioneers competed in epee with graduate Nicole Dioh earning a bye into the round of 64 where she was joined by Gabby Phelan and Grace Baranosky who won their opening bouts in the round of 128. In foil, Ines Benadouda led another trio of Pioneers who all competed in the round of 64.

Women's Fencing will return to action this coming weekend at The Big One hosted by Smith College in Northampton, Mass.

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