Sports
Updated April 27, 2010 4:00 AM
After months of training in the fencing gym and hours spent competing, the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams ended their collegiate year with a trip to Virginia Beach, Va., to compete in the sixth North American Cup of the year.
Updated April 22, 2010 4:46 AM
When Penn State coach Emmanuil Kaidanov brought back the NCAA Fencing Championship trophy March 28, he knew the hard work was just beginning.
Updated April 15, 2010 4:52 AM
When sophomore saber Aleksander Ochocki packed his luggage to leave the Junior World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, he made sure to pack his most important possession.
Updated March 29, 2010 4:59 AM
All season long, coach Emmanuil Kaidanov told his teams to keep focused on the national championship.
Updated March 28, 2010 3:29 PM
The No. 2 Penn State men's and women's fencing teams won their 12th NCAA fencing championship under coach Emmanuil Kaidanov. Updated 3:29 PM
Updated March 27, 2010 2:39 PM
Freshman epee fencer Marg Guzzi Vincenti came away victorious in the national championship against Harvard's Olympic fencer Noam Mills. Updated 2:39 PM
Updated March 25, 2010 4:49 AM
Being an athlete at Penn State comes with pressure for Marg Guzzi Vincenti.
Updated March 15, 2010 4:00 AM
After a week of two-a-day training sessions, the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams traveled to Madison, N.J., Saturday to compete in this year's NCAA regional championship.
Updated March 1, 2010 4:00 AM
The mental mistakes that plagued the No. 2 Penn State men's and women's fencing teams in the past didn't seem to be a problem during Saturday's dual meet at Temple.
Updated February 17, 2010 4:48 AM
When their flight was canceled, three members of the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams had to find another way to make it to their Junior Olympic Championship event.
Updated February 5, 2010 4:44 AM
As the fencing national championships loom in the distance, the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams hope to use this weekend's dual meet at Duke to their advantage.
Updated January 28, 2010 4:48 AM
The Penn State men's and women's fencing teams are in a position that they are not too familiar with.
As Penn State fencing practice was winding down Tuesday night, men's assistant coach Wieslaw 'Wes' Glon and women's assistant coach Victor Svatenko sat alone against the wall, watching the last fencers gather their belongings.
Updated January 25, 2010 4:00 AM
After defeating every team the No. 1 Penn State men's and women's fencing teams faced at Saturday's match in State College, they finally met their first true test of the season Sunday in Notre Dame.
Updated January 23, 2010 2:40 PM
The Penn State men's and women's fencing teams swept the field Saturday morning by defeating Drew, Haverford, John Hopkins, North Carolina and Temple. Updated 2:40 PM
Updated January 22, 2010 4:00 AM
After Thursday's practice, Penn State fencing coach Emmanuil Kaidanov was all smiles as he walked out sporting his leather jacket and fedora hat.
Updated January 19, 2010 4:00 AM
After a long winter break, the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams came out sluggish in their three-day long North American Cup tournament.
Updated January 15, 2010 9:31 PM
The Penn State women's fencing team will have an extra boost going forward for the remainder of the season. Updated 9:31 PM
Updated January 13, 2010 4:49 AM
The road is only going to get tougher for the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams.
Updated December 7, 2009 4:48 AM
This past weekend, members of the Penn State men's and women's fencing team stood out in front of competitors from all over the world.
Updated November 30, 2009 4:50 AM
The Penn State men's and women's fencing teams both left Harvard University with winning records during Sunday's bout against five other schools.
Updated November 22, 2009 12:51 PM
The Penn State women's fencing team got off to a strong start by taking two of three events on Saturday in the annual Garrett Open. Updated 12:51 PM
Updated November 20, 2009 4:00 AM
During the Penn State men's and women's fencing practice one can hear teammates asking each other, "Which Willette did you lose to today?"
Updated October 28, 2009 4:14 AM
Seven months after clinching an 11th NCAA title while playing host, the Penn State fencing team began preparation for a title defense back where the celebration began.
Updated October 21, 2009 4:46 AM
It's a new season, but the goal is same as last year.
Updated October 5, 2009 4:46 AM
Penn State fencing coach Emmanuil Kaidanov was unable to attend this weekend's annual alumni event, but his wife commanded the afternoon in his place.
Updated March 26, 2009 4:00 AM
Emmanuil Kaidanov has established the best collegiate fencing program in the nation.
Updated March 24, 2009 4:51 AM
Prior to this year's competition, no team in the history of the National Collegiate Fencing Championships had four individuals' bring home the gold in the same competition.
Updated March 21, 2009 6:51 PM
Though the first day of women's action was not as promising for individual members of the Penn State fencing team as was the men's competition, the Nittany Lions built on their lead over rivals Ohio State and Notre Dame. Updated 6:51 PM
Updated March 20, 2009 4:48 AM
To help her prepare for the 2009 National Collegiate Men's and Women's Fencing Championships, junior Caitlin Thompson has rented out a hotel room in Boalsburg to mentally prepare herself.
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