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Fencers Prepare to Compete at the NCAA Championships this Weekend

PHILADELPHIA - Three Temple fencers are prepared to compete on the national stage and will represent the seventh-ranked Owls at the 2019 NCAA Championships. Junior Kerry Plunkett (sabre) will make her third straight appearance, junior Kennedy Lovelace (foil) will make her second, and senior Blessing Olaode earned her first-ever spot after winning the sabre title at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional.

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> Head Coach Dr. Nikki Franke and all three fencers discussed their thoughts leading up to this weekend's championships. Click HERE to see the video.