Northampton, Mass. – Trophy finishes from Jessica Murphy and Gabby Phelan led the Pioneers women's fencing team at The Big One hosted by Smith College on Saturday.
After a consolation finish in the Saber last week, Murphy earned another trophy finish this week as she closed out the event in seventh place among a field of 58 as the only Pioneer in the event.
In the Epee, Phelan led the way with a trophy finish placing eighth overall and was followed closely by Nicole Dioh who finished in 10th, both among a field of 58. In Foil it was Megan DePersis who led a pair of Pioneers in the event with an 18th place finish.
The women's fencing team will continue its early season action next weekend when they travel to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for the Vassar Invitational on Sunday, November 9.
