The Detroit Mercy men's and women's fencing teams will participate in the Danosi Open hosted by Wayne State on Saturday, Feb. 10, marking their third road competition of the year. Notable performances by freshmen and returning seniors have contributed to the team's recent successes, setting the stage for an exciting event.

By the Numbers
  • Arturo Rangel posted 15 wins in the epee at the Northwestern Duals.
  • Nathan Mysiorek added 12 wins in the sabre at the Northwestern Duals.
  • Detroit Mercy's men's sabre team secured wins over Wayne State and Northwestern at the DeCicco Duals, with freshman Nathan Mysiorek leading the way with 11 wins.
State of Play
  • The men's team returns seniors Jaylin Brown (foil) and George Swanney (sabre) and welcomes four incoming freshmen.
  • The women's team returns senior Adriana Molina-Marroquín (sabre), junior Hannah Benford (sabre) and sophomore Julissa Labra-Avila (epee), while also welcoming freshman Sophia Miller (sabre).
Bottom Line

The Detroit Mercy fencing teams' upcoming participation in the Danosi Open, fueled by the notable performances of freshmen and returning senior members, reflects the promising trajectory of their season.