PHILADELPHIA – The NJIT women's fencing team opened its 2026 campaign at the 46th Annual Nikki Franke Classic, hosted by Temple University.

In women's epee, freshman Arianna Marrero placed 50th overall and finished eighth in the consolation round.

Three Highlanders competed in women's foil, led by Stella Frias, who earned a 16th-place finish. Jazmin Sperka followed in 40th, while Randa Shalabi also represented NJIT. Shalabi recorded a ninth-place finish in the consolation round.

NJIT had five competitors in women's saber, led by Dila Erdogan in 26th place. Nandana Presanth finished 27th, followed by Zoey Wen in 30th, Kaydine Gonzalez in 32nd and Anastasiia Volynska in 36th.

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