Two Wayne State University fencers, Ludovica Mancini and Eyad Marouf, have been selected to compete at the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships. Mancini will represent the women's team in the foil, while Marouf will carry the torch for the men's squad in the sabre. This marks the second consecutive season for Mancini and the first time for Marouf at the championships. The NCAA Men's and Women's Fencing Committee announced a field of 144 competitors, including these two Warriors, from 27 institutions.

By the Numbers
  • Ludovica Mancini has a 66-28 record for the season, with 7-16 at last season's NCAA Championships
  • Eyad Marouf has a 78-21 record this year and finished 19th at last season's NCAA Championships
State of Play
  • The NCAA Championships will include individual events in each of six weapons
  • Ohio State will host this season's NCAA Championships in Columbus, Ohio, with women competing on March 21 and 22, and men on March 23 and 24
What's Next

The fencers will compete in a round-robin format of five-touch bouts, with the top-four finishers in each weapon fencing in semifinal 15-touch bouts. An institution's finish will be based on points earned by each individual.

Bottom Line

Wayne State University's Ludovica Mancini and Eyad Marouf will represent the women's foil and the men's sabre, respectively, at the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships, showcasing their impressive seasons and aiming for a strong finish at the competition.