Stanford's fencing team is gearing up for the NCAA Championships in South Bend, Indiana, sending eight competitors across five weapon groups. Leading the charge is Arianna Cao, the reigning NCAA Women's Foil Champion, who is making her third consecutive appearance at the Championships. This year marks the first time since 2017 that Stanford has had eight representatives at the NCAA finals, with four freshmen included in the lineup.

By the Numbers
  • Arianna Cao is competing in her third NCAA Championships.
  • This is Stanford鈥檚 first appearance with eight competitors since 2017.
State of Play
  • Stanford finished ninth in last year's NCAA, marking their best result since 2014.
  • Massialas is in his second season as head coach, highlighting his successful fencing career.
What's Next

The NCAA Championships take place from March 19 to March 22, with Stanford's competitors aiming for top placements. Cao will be defending her title while the freshmen look to make their mark at this prestigious event.

Bottom Line

With a strong lineup and a mix of experienced competitors and promising freshmen, Stanford fencing is poised for a competitive and exciting NCAA Championships, aiming for improved performance and individual titles.