Teaneck, N.J. (December 4) - The Temple Women's Fencing team dominated

all three weapon categories yesterday to claim three individual victories at the Fairleigh Dickinson Christmas Invitational.

Freshman Sara Forsythe (Hackettstown, N.J./Hackettstown) finished first

in epee. Freshman Stephanie Sargent (Califon, N.J./Voorhees) placed

third. Freshman Krissy Hachtman (Glen Gardner, N.J./Voorhees) finished

seventh.

Junior Stefanie Izzolino (Maplewood, N.J./Columbia) finished first in

foil. A freshman from Brentwood, N.Y. (Brentwood), Nerita Brumell placed

eighth. Freshman Maggie Castellano (Tunkhannock, Pa./Tunkhannock)

finished 12th.

In sabre, freshman Aziza Hassan (Brooklyn, N.Y./Fashion Industries) won

the championship bout. Sophomore Sakinah Shaahid (Pittsburgh,

Pa./Schenley) finished fourth. Junior Sara Ironman (Huntington,

N.Y./Huntington) placed sixth. A sophomore from Manahawkin, N.J.

(Southern Regional), Nicole Macomber finished 12th.

This was the first time in Temple Women's Fencing history that all 10

fencers reached at least the semi-final round. It was also the first

time that seven fencers reached the final round.

Temple fencing is next in action on Sunday, January 7, 2001, at home in

McGonigle Hall at 1:00 p.m. for an Alumnae Meet.