February 23, 1999
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern's women's fencing team has been ranked No. 8 in the country in the latest United States Fencing Coaches' Association (USFCA) poll. The Wildcats' have since competed in the Lawrence Duals, in which they went 7-0. They also notched only their second win over No. 4 Notre Dame since 1985. Northwestern has finished its dual meet season with a 24-5 record. The team will compete this weekend in the Midwest Conference Championships in South Bend, Ind.