DURHAM, N.C. – Competing at Duke University's Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday, March 23, Harvard Men's Fencing finished day one of the NCAA Championships sitting in eighth place with 27 total points after fencing with only four out of a possible six fencers.
 
After completing rounds 1-3 on Thursday, rounds 4-5 will take place Friday morning starting at 9 a.m., streamed by Duke University. The top four fencers from each weapon will then move on to the semifinals on Friday afternoon streamed on ESPN + starting at 1:30 p.m.
 
Harvard's junior captain, Jonas Hansen (epee), had a spectacular day one of the NCAA Championships, winning 10 out of his 15 bouts and notching a +12-touch differential. Hansen finished day one sitting in fifth place in his respective weapon.
 
Sophomore James Chen (foil) also impressed, posting a record of 8-7 and sitting in 10^th place in a tightly contested foil race.
 
Sitting right behind Chen is senior captain Kenji Bravo (foil). Bravo recorded seven bout wins in Thursday's outing and currently rests in 13^th place.
 
Competing at his first NCAA Championships, first-year Ark Ma (epee) won two bouts and stands at 23^rd place heading into Friday.
 
Results: (Bout Record, Touch Differential) Current Standing
 
Men's Epee
Jonas Hansen (10-5, +12) 5^th place
Ark Ma (2-13, -27) 23^rd place
 
Men's Foil
James Chen (8-7, -4) 10^th place
Kenji Bravo (7-8, -5) 13^th place