UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A swell of emotions surrounded Penn State fencing, as the Nittany Lion women's team opened the first day of the NCAA Championships with rounds one through three at the Multi-Sport Facility.
Surrounded by their teammates, the Nittany Lions quickly shook off some opening round jitters before putting together productive performances across the women's foil, epee and saber competitions.
In the team standings, Penn State is third behind Notre Dame and Columbia after the first day of NCAA Championships action.
Of the six Nittany Lions competing on day one, four were doing so in the NCAA Championships for the very first time.