Blue Fencing Places Four on USFCA Division III All-American Team

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- On Wednesday, the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) announced its annual All-American team. Wellesley College fencing sophomore Grace Xu (Toronto, Ontario) and first years Phoebe Li (Palo Alto, Calif.), Alisha Li (Warren, N.J.) and Lauren Khoo (San Francisco, Calif.) have each received USFCA Division III All-American recognition.

P. Li claims a place on the Division III First Team All-America for foil. Khoo is a Division III Honorable Mention for foil. Xu and A. Li have been named Division III Honorable Mention All-Americans in epee.

The USFCA recognizes the top Division III fencers in the country with Division III All-American awards. The recipients of these awards are determined by an evaluation of their regular season performance and postseason performance, including both NCAA Regionals and NCAA Championships.

P. Li won 66 dual meet matches this season and finished 12th in foil at the NCAA Northeast Regional by advancing to the finals. Khoo won 65 matches and advanced to the NCAA Northeast Regional quarterfinals in foil. Xu and A. Li tied for the team-lead with 80 regular season wins. A. Li placed 32nd in epee at the NCAA Northeast Regional. Xu came in 36th.

P. Li, A. Li and Khoo also earned the USFCA Northeast All-Region accolade. Xu was previously named a Division III Second Team All-American for the 2022-23 season.

2024 All-American Press Release

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