Duke Fencing Stars Ferrari and Marakov Shine as ACC Scholar-Athletes
With the conclusion of the 2024 collegiate fencing season, 25 Duke fencers secured spots on the All-ACC Academic Men's and Women's Fencing Teams, including Christina Ferrari as Co-ACC Women's Fencing Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Allen Marakov as ACC Men's Fencing Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
By the Numbers- Christina Ferrari achieved her third All-America honor and collected a silver medal at the individual ACC Championship, finishing with a 37-16 regular season record.
- Allen Marakov earned his first All-America honor with a tied-for-third-place finish in men's epee at the NCAA Championship, concluding the regular season with a 34-27 record.
- Academic requirements for selection to the All-ACC Academic Team include a 3.0-grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average during one's academic career.
- Graduate students must have an undergraduate and graduate career minimum GPA of 3.0 as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA during the most recent semester.
- The ACC Honor Roll, recognizing all conference student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0 for the current academic year, will be released in July.
The ACC Honor Roll, acknowledging student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA for the current academic year, is set to be released in July.
Bottom LineDuke fencing excelled in the 2024 season, with standout performances and academic achievements, positioning the team for continued success and impact.
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