Eight fencers from St. John's University are headed to the 2026 NCAA Fencing National Championships hosted by Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. The men's team includes Daniil Mazur, Samuel Imrek, Jan Nowak, Sebastian Garcia, Adham Moataz, and Vlad Covaliu, while the women's team features Catinca Dumitru and Nicole Feygin. This follows their strong performances at the NCAA Northeast Regional, where Covaliu won the men's saber title. The competition runs from March 19 for women and March 21 for men, with live results available throughout.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's is sending a total of eight fencers to the championships.
  • Covaliu captured his second consecutive men's saber regional title, with Moataz finishing as runner-up.
State of Play
  • Women's competition begins on March 19 with rounds for epee and saber.
  • Men's events kick off on March 21, covering men's epee and foil, and saber.
What's Next

The fencers will compete in various rounds with championship bouts set for March 20 for women and March 22 for men, showcasing top talent at the NCAA level.

Bottom Line

St. John's fencing team is poised to make a strong showing at the NCAA Championships, building on recent successes and aiming for national titles.