Notre Dame swept the team titles at the 2023 ACC Fencing Championships

The team’s final results

Notre Dame won the men’s and women’s titles Sunday at the 2023 ACC Fencing Championships held at Boston College’s MargotConnell Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It marked the Fighting Irish’s seventh crown in the past nine seasons on both the men’s and women’s sides.

ACC foil champion Nicole Pustilnik of Notre Dame was named the ACC Championships Women’s Most Valuable Fencer, while ACC Championships saber champion Luke Linder of Notre Dame was named the ACC Championships Men’s Most Valuable Fencer.

Notre Dame dominated on the women’s side, posting double-digit wins in every singles match (24-3 vs. Boston College, 20-7 vs. North Carolina, 19-8 vs. Duke). Duke finished second with a 2-1 record, North Carolina was third at 1-2 and Boston College was fourth at 0-3.

The Fighting Irish men were just as impressive in hitting the team crown. Notre Dame doubled up on Duke (18-9), beat Boston College (21-6) and finished by defeating North Carolina (22-5). Boston College, Duke and North Carolina tied for second place with identical 1-2 records in the team competition.

Duke will host the 2023 NCAA Fencing National Championships from June 23-26. March at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The actual teams will be announced on March 14.

2023 ACC Team Championships
Women’s

1. Notre Dame, 3-0
2. Duke, 2-1
3. North Carolina, 1-2
4. Boston College, 0-3

Notre Dame def Boston College, 24-3 (S72/F81/E90)
Duke def North Carolina, 15-12 (S72/F54/E36)

Notre Dame def North Carolina, 20-7 (S81/F63/E63)
Duke def Boston College, 24-3 (S81/F81/E81)

Notre Dame def Duke, 19-8 (S63/F72/E63)
North Carolina def Boston College, 18-9 (S54/F63/E72)

Gentlemen

1. Notre Dame, 3-0
T2. Boston College, 1-2
T2. Duke, 1-2
T2. North Carolina, 1-2

Notre Dame def Duke, 18-9 (S36/F81/E72)
North Carolina def Boston College, 17-10 (S72/F36/E72)

Notre Dame def Boston College, 21-6 (S90/F54/E72)
Duke def North Carolina, 19-8 (S54/F81/E63)

Notre Dame def North Carolina, 22-5 (S72/F72/E81)
Boston College def Duke, 17-10 (S54/F72/E54)