PHILADELPHIA - Facing four tough teams including three ranked above them in the Top 10, tenth-ranked Temple fencing went 1-3 at its own Temple Invitational on Saturday. It was an emotional day for the Owls, who honored six seniors competing in their final home meet before the matches began.
After a 16-11 loss to #3 Princeton, Temple rebounded with a 19-8 win against Brown. In the afternoon session, the Owls suffered 15-12 losses to both #9 Penn and #7 St. John's.
The epee squad earned a 5-4 win against #9 Penn, while the foil squad had an impressive 6-3 result against #7 St.