Duke Trio Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships

DURHAM - Duke's Chloe Beittel, Brianna Smith and David Tierney have been recognized as NCAA postgraduate scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.

The NCAA awards scholarships to 21 men and 21 women during each of the fall, winter, and spring seasons. The scholarships, worth $10,000 each, are awarded to student-athletes who intend to pursue advanced degrees in graduate or professional school. The student-athletes are evaluated on academics, athletics and community service.

Beittel has been an integral part of Duke's women's fencing team the last four years. She has compiled 120 victories for a .609 winning percentage during her career as an epeeist. Most recently in 2024, she led…