Harvard women's fencing overcame a significant disadvantage due to an undersized roster to win two out of the three individual titles at the 2024 Ivy League Championships. Despite having to forfeit six bouts per match, the team secured victories against Cornell and Brown, posting a 60% bout win percentage and a +68 indicator over the weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard women's fencing won 76 bouts and recorded a 60% bout win percentage at the 2024 Ivy League Championships.
  • Women's Epee led all Harvard weapons at the tournament, producing a 36-18 record, boasting a 66% win record.
  • Emily Vermeule led all Harvard fencers in wins (15) and touch differential (+33), earning First Team All-Ivy League Honors.
  • Zoe Kim led all saber fencers at the Ivy League Championships in wins (14) and touch differential (+29), also earning First Team All-Ivy League Honors.
Yes, But

The team's undersized roster and subsequent forfeits per match posed a significant challenge, impacting the overall team score and standings.

State of Play
  • Harvard women's fencing ended the tournament with a 2-4 record.
  • The team secured wins against Cornell and Brown, but faced close defeats against Princeton, Penn, Yale, and Columbia.
What's Next

Harvard women's fencing will compete at the NCAA Northeast Regionals at Long Island University on Sunday, Mar. 10.

Bottom Line

Despite the roster limitations, Harvard women's fencing showcased exceptional individual performances and resilience, earning two out of the three individual titles at the Ivy League Championships.