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Fencing to Open 2019-20 Campaign at Home

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple fencing program is set to begin its 2019-20 campaign on Broad Street, hosting the 40th Annual Temple Open from Nov. 2-3. All women's competition will take place on Saturday, while the men's competition will take place on Sunday.

For the 40th year in a row, the Owls will host the Temple Open in the Liacouras Center. Nearly 500 fencers from nearly 30 schools will compete at the event, and it is the largest collegiate fencing competition in the nation.

"The team has been working very hard to prepare for our first tournament," head coach Dr.