North Carolina posted a solid performance against tough competition in the ACC Fencing Championships this weekend.
The men’s and women’s teams shook off early adversity to each finish 1-2 on the weekend.
The men took the strip first and produced the Tar Heels’ most impressive performance of the event.
Sophomore epee Matthew Shlimak finished 11-4 after the seeding round, winning his first four bouts and earning the No. 1 seed in the final. Shlimak lost to Notre Dame’s Dylan French — who ended up taking home the ACC crown — but quickly responded to beat Boston College’s Peter Wetzel 15-10 to claim the bronze medal.
But the women's team couldn't match the individual success of the Tar Heel men later that night.
North Carolina dropped its first two matchups against Duke and Notre Dame. But the Tar Heels recovered against Boston College to salvage its only win on the night.
Sunday was similarly tough for the women, as no Tar Heel reached the final four in either of the three weapons.
Like the women's team, the men fell to Duke and Notre Dame in its first two contests.
But in parallel fashion, North Carolina was able to finish strong — notching a convincing 18-9 victory over Boston College.
