The Notre Dame fencing program dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference 2024 Fencing Awards, securing seven out of eight accolades, with both men's and women's teams earning recognition. Notable mentions include Amanda Pirkowski, Atara Greenbaum, and Rebecca Candescu among the league's top fencers.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame won 7 out of the 8 ACC Fencing Awards.
  • Amanda Pirkowski had a 28-15 record in regular season matches.
  • Atara Greenbaum was 29-8 in regular season matches and ranked fifth nationally in SPI.
  • Luke Linder was 40-9 in regular season matches and finished as the No. 1 ranked fencer in SPI.
Yes, But

There were shared awards in the women's foil category between Duke's Christina Ferrari and Notre Dame's Rebecca Candescu.

State of Play
  • Notre Dame claimed the ACC championship this season, marking their eighth title in the last 10 years.
  • Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia shared ACC Women's Coach of the Year honors.
What's Next

The success of the Notre Dame fencing program sets a high standard for future seasons and competitions, with a strong foundation laid for continued excellence in the sport.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame's fencing program's exceptional performance in the ACC awards highlights their dominance in collegiate fencing, reflecting a culture of excellence and achievement within the team.