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Fencing Season Begins Saturday with the 39th Annual Temple Open

PHILADELPHIA - The time has come once again for the annual Temple Fencing Open, which returns to main campus for a 39th year on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28 at the Liacouras Center. All the women's action will take place Saturday, with the Owls and over 30 other schools participating. For the full meet program, click HERE.

Temple head coach Dr. Nikki Franke, now in her 47th year at the helm, admits the tournament is always a lot of work to pull off but an exciting way to start each new year.

"We have about 500 fencers and approximately 30 schools represented at this year's Temple Open," said Franke.