​PHILADELPHIA – NJIT men's fencing opened its season at the 46th Annual Nikki Franke Classic, hosted by Temple University, with Mark Horvath leading the Highlanders with a third-place finish in men's epee.

Making his collegiate debut, Horvath tied for third place in the event, while teammate Fabio Mastromarino followed with a fifth-place finish. Lucien Leblanc-Morel placed 10th, and Noam Duchene finished 11th. Daniel Jeun took 20th, while Ryan Scharf rounded out the Highlanders' epee competitors in 34th place.

In men's foil, Sabit Kilinc led NJIT's competitors, placing ninth. Quinn Peck finished tied for 21st, followed by Aidan Doctor in 32nd. Andrew Arce and Carlos Grodman each tied for 39th.

In men's sabre, Markelo Deona led the Highlanders with a 31st-place finish. Tim Li followed in 33rd, while Gonzalo Fernandez tied for 39th and Brandon Howe finished 49th.

NEXT UP
The Highlanders will return to action on Sunday, November 1, when NJIT hosts the NJIT Invitational.