The Tar Heels on the fencing team took home bronze medals at the Temple Open
The North Carolina fencing team won three bronze medals between the men's in women's team, winning one in women's foil, one in women's sabre and one in men's foil.
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Matt Jednak named second UNC fencing head coach in program history
Matt Jednak, a former UNC fencer and assistant coach, becomes the second head coach in program history, according to a release from the UNC athletic department on Thursday evening.
UNC wrestlers O'Connor and Ness earn All-America status at NCAA Championships
Two North Carolina wrestlers earned All-America honors for their performances this weekend at the NCAA Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa. Redshirt first-year Austin O’Connor and redshirt senior Chip Ness finished third and sixth, respectively. Both wrestlers earned unexpected victories to become All-Americans.
North Carolina fencing finishes 20th at NCAA Championships with three competitors
The North Carolina fencing team only had three fencers compete due to injuries, but placed 20th at the NCAA Championships this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.
UNC fencing's Beni Rabinowitz finishes third in sabre at NCAA Regionals
First-year Beni Rabinowitz led the way for the North Carolina fencing team, finishing third in the men’s sabre competition as the Tar Heels turned in a solid performance at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regionals on Saturday.
UNC fencing teams both finish third in ACC Championships
One year after a magical performance from the women's team in the 2018 ACC Championships, the North Carolina fencing teams both placed third in this year's tournament at Boston College.
Sports Weekend Preview: Six ranked teams in action in packed weekend for UNC sports
UNC men's basketball isn't the only successful sport on campus. Read about the sporting events coming up soon, including baseball, lacrosse, women's basketball and more.
Ron Miller earns 1,600th win as UNC fencing head coach over weekend meet
Despite losses against Duke, the UNC women's and men's fencing team is taking their high spirits from other victories into the ACC tournament coming up.
Sports weekend preview: Spring sports start their seasons as winter sports continue
Winter sports, such as basketball and tennis, continue their seasons, while spring sports, such as softball and lacrosse, start theirs. Teams are scattered around the state, the country and even the world.
North Carolina fencing teams combine to fare 16-6 at Northwestern Duals
The North Carolina fencing teams cooled off after a fast start at the Northwestern Duals this past weekend.
UNC women's fencer Sydney Persing is a quick learner, as a fencer and journalist
Meet Sydney Persing: equal parts tenacious fencer and fearless journalist. But when you grow up in a family of lawyers, 'giving up' is not a part of your vocabulary.
UNC fencing impresses in snow-shortened Philadelphia Invitational
The North Carolina fencing team had a strong showing in the snow-shortened Philadelphia Invitational on Saturday, as both the men’s and women’s teams swept their opponents 4-0 en route to a dominant showing.
Here's what's going on in UNC athletics this weekend
The Tar Heels have a packed schedule this weekend, both in Chapel Hill and across the country.
UNC fencing teams begin season with losing records at Penn State Dual Meets
The North Carolina fencing teams began the spring season at the Penn State Dual Meets this weekend in University Park, Pa. The women's team finished 2-3, and the men went 1-4 during the event.
UNC fencing has strong showing at Brandeis Invitational
The North Carolina fencing team had a solid outing at the Brandeis Invitational led by the strong play of the men’s team.
North Carolina fencing has encouraging showing at Ohio State Elite Invitational
The North Carolina fencing team showed improvement against some of the top talent in the nation.
North Carolina fencing has best showing in saber event at Garret Penn State Open
The UNC fencing teams took a step back in the Garret Penn State Open after an impressive start to the season while facing some of the toughest competition in the country.
Four UNC fencers place in the top six at the Temple Collegiate Open to begin season
The UNC fencing teams kicked off head coach Ron Miller’s final season with an impressive performance at the Temple Collegiate Open.
UNC fencer Justine de Grasse ends successful season at NCAA Championships
Getting a chance meant everything to women's fencer Justine de Grasse, who represented UNC at the NCAA Fencing Championships this weekend. She was the lone Tar Heel to qualify for the meet and placed 22nd in women's epee.
Georgina Summers propels North Carolina fencing to its first women's ACC Championship
“Right now I feel absolutely amazing," said sophomore Georgina Summers after helping her team earn a championship title. "(I'm) on top of the world.”
