http://www.yalebulldogs.com en-us en-us http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2011_05_21_senior_reception Five seniors and one team were honored by the Yale Athletics Department with awards at the annual senior student-athlete reception Saturday afternoon at the Lanman Center in Payne Whitney Gymnasium. The women's fencing team earned the Brodhead Award for highest team grade point average. Alfonso Costa (Pittsburgh, Pa.) of the men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse teams and Annie Killian (Nashville, Tenn.) of the women’s swimming & diving team were the recipients of the Ford Student-Athlete Community Outreach Award. Lidia Gocheva (Sofia, Bulgaria) of the women’s fencing team and Alex Gornitzky (Toms River, N.J.) of the men’s swimming and diving team were the recipients of the Kiphuth Student-Athlete Distinction Award. Killian and Shane Bannon (Southbury, Conn.) of the football team were the recipients of the Meyer Humanitarian Award. Sat, 21 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2011_05_21_senior_reception 2011-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201104277hd97e At the Yale fencing teams’ annual end of year banquet on Apr. 23, a number of fencers were celebrated for their efforts this past season and the new captains for next season were announced. Junior Shiv Kachru will captain the men’s team while sophomore Robyn Shaffer will lead the women’s team. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201104277hd97e 2011-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2011_04_13_acadallivy The Ivy League has released its list of student-athletes selected for 2011 All-Ivy Academic honors in winter sports. The 80 men and women, including 10 from Yale, were starters or key reserves on an officially recognized varsity team with 3.0 or better cumulative grade point averages. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2011_04_13_acadallivy 2011-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110327uceo8c Senior epeeist Tasha Garcia and sophomore sabreist Madeline Oliver concluded competition in the NCAA Fencing Championship for Yale on Sunday. With eight points from Oliver's finish in sabre competition (20th) and five points from Garcia's finish in epee competition (21st), combined with 37 points from the Yale men's team on the first two days of competition, Yale finished in 12th with 50 points. Notre Dame won with 174 points. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110327uceo8c 2011-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201103268x05u2 Senior epeeist Tasha Garcia and sophomore sabreist Madeline Oliver both competed in the NCAAs for Yale on Saturday, and both finished the day in 22nd place. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201103268x05u2 2011-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110325p7kv4t Two fencers from the Yale women's fencing team will be participating in the NCAA National Championships this week. Captain Maddie Oliver will be competing in the saber portion of the tournament, and senior Tasha Garcia will be competing in epee. The championships will be held at the French Field House and St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Mar. 24-27. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110325p7kv4t 2011-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110313dc2tfo A pair of Yale women's fencers, senior epeeist Tasha Garcia and sophomore sabreist captain Madeline Oliver, qualified for the NCAA championship at Sunday's NCAA Northeast Regional at Vassar. Oliver placed eighth in her weapon and Garcia placed ninth in hers. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110313dc2tfo 2011-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110312ggpoed Having finished up its regular season with the United States Collegiate Championships, the Yale women’s fencing team will now set its sights to the NCAA National Championships. The tournament is an individual competition, which names a national champion for each of the three weapons. . The journey beings on Sunday with NCAA Northeast Regional Championships, hosted by Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. This weekend’s results, in conjunction with overall season results, will determine the qualifiers for the National Championships, which will be held at Ohio State University in two weeks. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110312ggpoed 2011-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102273twlxy The Yale women's fencing team took home a pair of sixth-place finishes and a seventh-place finish at the inaugural United States Collegiate Squad Championships Sunday at NYU. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102273twlxy 2011-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110225jdwppw The Yale women’s fencing team is preparing to participate in the first ever US Squad Championships this Sunday, February 27. The tournament will be hosted by NYU and will feature the top 24 fencing programs in the country. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110225jdwppw 2011-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/2011021346n98q The Yale women's fencing team concluded competition at the Ivy League Championships Sunday, falling to Penn, Cornell, Princeton and Harvard. The Bulldogs had lost to Columbia and Brown on Saturday. Princeton won the championship. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/2011021346n98q 2011-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102134jzxbz The Yale women's fencing team finished with a 0-2 record after the first day of fencing in the Ivy League Championship tournament. The Bulldogs lost to Columbia by a final score of 6-21 to start the day, then lost a close one against Brown with a final score of 12-15. Captain Madeline Oliver and Lidia Gocheva both finished the day with 4-2 records. Yale will fence Cornell, Harvard, Penn and Princeton tomorrow. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102134jzxbz 2011-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110211376z2m The Yale women’s fencing team will head to Princeton this weekend to take part in the two-day Ivy League Championships. Having put together a 6-6 record during the regular season, the Bulldogs will now look to try their hand against some formidable Ivy League opponents. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110211376z2m 2011-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102015ejtlk The Yale women’s fencing team hosted a dual-meet against Vassar on Monday, Jan. 29, in the seventh floor fencing salon of Payne Whitney Gymnasium. The Bulldogs rose to the challenge and defeated Vassar by a final score of 16-11 in front of a group of loyal Yale fans. After Saturday’s victory over Sacred Heart, Monday’s win gives the Elis a two-win streak. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201102015ejtlk 2011-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201101295q36cx The Yale women’s fencing team hosted Sacred Heart for a dual-meet on Saturday, Jan. 29. Before a big home crowd in the seventh floor fencing salon in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium, the Bulldogs defeated Sacred Heart by a final score of 19-8. Drew University was originally scheduled to participate in the Triangular meet, but eventually withdrew because of inclement weather. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201101295q36cx 2011-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110128da996m The Yale women’s fencing team is prepping for a big meet against Sacred Heart and Drew University on Saturday, Jan. 29. The Bulldogs will host the Triangular meet in the seventh floor fencing salon in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110128da996m 2011-01-28T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201101222x74pg The Yale women’s fencing team finished a tough day of fencing at the NYU Invitational tournament on Saturday, Jan. 22. The Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 1-4 on the day. Yale defeated WSU, but fell to Notre Dame, Northwestern, NYU and Ohio State. The loss against NYU was particularly heartbreaking for the Elis, as it came down to just one bout. At last year’s tournament, Yale posted a 2-3 record, with the only difference being a victory against NYU. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/201101222x74pg 2011-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110121mv5c72 The Yale women’s fencing team will head to New York City on Saturday, to take part in the annual New York University Invitational tournament. Yale will have a long day of fencing, competing in dual-meets against Notre Dame, Northwestern, NYU, Ohio State, and Wayne State. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20110121mv5c72 2011-01-21T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2010_01_18_postponement_fencing The Yale men’s and women’s fencing matches scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18 vs. Vassar have been postponed due to inclement weather. The matches will be rescheduled for a later date. Check yalebulldogs.com for updates. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2010_01_18_postponement_fencing 2011-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101206wz3614 The Yale women’s fencing team participated in the Brandeis Invitational tournament on Sunday, Nov. 5. During a long day of fencing, the Bulldogs defeated Boston College, Brandeis and Haverford, while losing to MIT and St. Johns, en route to a 3-2 record. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101206wz3614 2010-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101115stp11v On Saturday and Sunday, the Yale women’s fencing team took part in the Penn State Open, in State College, Pa. The two-day individual tournament was the Bulldogs’ first live competition of the season, and gave them a chance to assess their standing at this point in the year. Captain Madeline Oliver finished in the Top 16 in saber and sophomore Robyn Shaffer finished in the Top 24 in epee. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101115stp11v 2010-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101112hstrc4 The Yale women’s fencing team will begin its new season this weekend with the Penn State Open. The Bulldogs have a lot of fresh new faces and are excited to finally begin competitive play. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fenc/2010-11/releases/20101112hstrc4 2010-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2010_10_09_fencing_harutunian Friends, alumni and the Yale fencing team celebrated the 40th anniversary of head coach Henry Harutunian on October 9, 2010 at the William K. Lanman Center inside Payne Whitney Gym. Coach Harutunian was honored for his 40 years of service and dedication to Yale fencing. The night began with a reception in the Kiphuth Trophy Room followed by dinner and an evening of celebration in the Lanman Center. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.yalebulldogs.com/genrel/2010_10_09_fencing_harutunian 2010-10-09T04:00:00Z