Notre Dame Secures 14th NCAA Fencing Championship, Dominates Individual Titles

The University of Notre Dame's fencing team secured its 14th NCAA championship on March 23, 2025, at Penn State, marking a strong comeback after losing the previous year. The Fighting Irish finished with 183 points, defeating Columbia/Barnard, which scored 172 points, while Harvard and Princeton tied for third with 141 points. Notable individual performances included Eszter Muhari defending her title in women's épée and Magda Skarbonkiewicz winning the sabre title, both for Notre Dame, and Chase Emmer claiming the men's foil championship earlier in the week. This victory adds to Notre Dame's legacy, as they have now won six of the last eight NCAA championships under coach Gia Kvaratskhelia. The success further solidifies Notre Dame's position in NCAA fencing history, now tied with Penn State for the second-most national titles. In total, 28 ACC fencers participated, with 17 earning All-America honors, showcasing the strength of the conference in this sport.