Fencing Heads to Columbus For NCAA Fencing Championships as Harvard sends a full team of 12 student-athletes to compete, aiming for the second NCAA National Championship in program history. Key players include first-year Isabella Chin, junior Emily Vermeule, first-year Jessica Zi Jia Guo, and junior Lauren Scruggs.

The Big Picture

Harvard stands out as one of two programs with a full team of 12 student-athletes at the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships, alongside Notre Dame, with high hopes to secure the championship.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard is sending a full team of 12 student-athletes to the NCAA Fencing Championships.
  • Three-time defending national champion Notre Dame is the only other school qualifying a full team of 12.
State of Play
  • Harvard fencing team competes in the NCAA Fencing Championships in Columbus from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24.
  • Notre Dame is the main competitor with a full team of 12 athletes as well.
  • The semifinals and finals will be live-streamed on ESPN+ on Mar. 22 and Mar. 24.
Bottom Line

Harvard fencing's strong representation at the NCAA Championships signals a significant opportunity to secure a rare national title, facing tough competition from Notre Dame with both schools boasting full team entries.