Sports
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 19, 2010 4:00 AM
The Penn State men's fencing schedule reads more like a checklist than an agenda. Almost every team the Nittany Lions have competed against has succumbed to the national champions, except for Duke.
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 February 4, 2010 4:46 AM
Sophomore foil Miles Chamley-Watson was only 10 years old when he moved from London to the United States. He was the new kid in school and decided to stay one day to participate in after-school fencing.
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.
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
A resounding buzz filled the fencing gym as freshman foil Daniel Gomez-Tanamachi sat with his back against the white cinder-block pillar, surrounded by teammates who were fencing on thin black practice strips.
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 21, 2010 4:46 AM
Each member of the men's gymnastics team raises his hand and waits for head coach Randy Jepson's attention before he starts a practice routine.
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 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 11, 2009 4:00 AM
The practice facility was beginning to empty out. The last two fencers were packing up and heading to the showers.
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 5:47 PM
The Penn State men's fencing team fell just short of coming out on top at the Garrett Open on Sunday at the White Building. Updated 5:47 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 November 11, 2009 4:00 AM
When freshman David Willette walked off his plane, he didn't know what to expect.
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 23, 2009 5:00 AM
The Penn State fencing team claimed the NCAA title.
Shining Gold
As the 12 competing Nittany Lion fencers stood on the podium hoisting the NCAA Championship trophy, "We are the Champions" played over the loudspeaker at Penn State's Multi-Sport Facility.
Heading into the 2009 Collegiate Fencing Championships, Penn State was, despite all of its historic success, an underdog, ranked second in the country behind Notre Dame.
Updated March 21, 2009 2:31 PM
With the score tied 14-14, Penn State freshman Aleksander Ochocki took off his fencing mask and signaled for his teammates, amongst the crowd in the Multi-Sport Facility, to make some noise. Updated 2:31 PM
Updated March 20, 2009 4:52 AM
The first day of the 2009 NCAA Fencing Championships saw the Penn State fencing team get out to a hot start and end up in an enviable position -- first.
Updated March 19, 2009 11:44 AM
In the past three years, the Penn State fencing team has produced one NCAA championship, a second-place finish and a fourth-place finish.
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