Completed Event: Fencing versus NCAA Championships on March 19, 2026 , , M: 6th/22 (44) | W: 11th/20 (37)
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Photo by: Grace Walton
Tolba Garners All-America Honors, Duke Men Place Sixth at NCAA Fencing Championships
3/22/2026 7:54:00 PM | Fencing
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Duke men's fencing team wrapped competition at the 2026 NCAA Men's Fencing Championships Sunday evening with freshman Abdelrahman Tolba collecting All-America honors in men's foil, while the Blue Devils placed sixth overall with 44 points.
Tolba impressed in his first appearance at the NCAA Championships. The Cairo, Egypt, standout posted a 14-9 record during pool play en route to placing eighth overall and securing Second Team All-America accolades.
Sophomores Lev Ermakov (sabre) and Owen Li (foil) and freshman Zachary Shoman (sabre) also turned in formidable performances at their first national meet. Li and Showman each placed 14th after posting 11-12 and 10-13 records in their respective bouts, while Ermakov (9-14) took 16th.
Notre Dame's men completed the weekend sweep, capturing the team title with 91 points.
Men's Foil
"I'm extremely proud of the fight and competitiveness our team demonstrated at the championships. We earned All-American honors from Charlotte Koenig and Abdelrahman Tolba. Additionally, Sophia Shen received the NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing the highest GPA among all female competitors at the NCAA Championships. While we always aim for more, finishing in the top six on the men's side and the top 12 on the women's side reflects the consistency and direction of our program. I'm very proud of this group. Go Duke!" – head coach Omar Elgeziry
To stay up to date with Blue Devils fencing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFEN".
#GoDuke
Tolba impressed in his first appearance at the NCAA Championships. The Cairo, Egypt, standout posted a 14-9 record during pool play en route to placing eighth overall and securing Second Team All-America accolades.
Sophomores Lev Ermakov (sabre) and Owen Li (foil) and freshman Zachary Shoman (sabre) also turned in formidable performances at their first national meet. Li and Showman each placed 14th after posting 11-12 and 10-13 records in their respective bouts, while Ermakov (9-14) took 16th.
Notre Dame's men completed the weekend sweep, capturing the team title with 91 points.
Men's Foil
- Abdelrahman Tolba – 8th; 14-9 (+20)
- Owen Li – 14th; 11-12 (-10)
- Zachary Shoman – 14th; 10-13 (-22)
- Lev Ermakov – 16th; 9-14 (-22)
"I'm extremely proud of the fight and competitiveness our team demonstrated at the championships. We earned All-American honors from Charlotte Koenig and Abdelrahman Tolba. Additionally, Sophia Shen received the NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing the highest GPA among all female competitors at the NCAA Championships. While we always aim for more, finishing in the top six on the men's side and the top 12 on the women's side reflects the consistency and direction of our program. I'm very proud of this group. Go Duke!" – head coach Omar Elgeziry
To stay up to date with Blue Devils fencing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFEN".
#GoDuke
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