CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's fencing returned to the Malkin Athletic Center for the first time in 2024 with a 16-11 victory against Atlantic Coast Conference foe Duke. Three Harvard fencers posted perfect records against the Blue Devils, as Lauren Scruggs, Jessica Zi Jia Guo, and Zoe Kim all went a perfect 3-0 on Friday night.
 
Women's foil led all weapons in wins, putting up a 7-2 record against Duke in the dual meet. Scruggs and Guo continued their incredible form, as the pair each tallied three wins in three bouts. A native of Queens, N.Y., Scruggs leads all Harvard fencers in wins this season with 42. In her first collegiate season, Guo holds a 36-1 record.
 
Kim led the way for women's saber, contributing three wins. Over her three victories, Kim posted a +8 touch-differential. The Basking Ridge, N.J. is 28-5 on the year.
 
Women's epee went 5-4 against the Blue Devils, as Emily Vermeule and Isabella Chin each earned two victories.
 
With Friday night's victory, Harvard now holds a 13-3 record as a team.
 
HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS:

• Three Crimson fencers went a perfect 3-0 against Duke in the dual meet.
• Guo, Kim, and Scruggs all went undefeated.
• To start her Harvard career, Guo is 36-1.
• Scruggs leads the Crimson in wins with 42.

UP NEXT:
 
Harvard wraps up its homestand on Sunday, Jan. 28 against New York University. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Admission to the Malkin Athletic Center is free and the contest will stream live on ESPN+.

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RESULTS:
 
W vs. Duke, 16-11
 
Women's Epee (5-4)
Emily Vermeule (2-3)(5-4)(5-4)
Isabella Chin (5-3)(3-2)(3-5)
Faith Park (5-2)(3-5)(0-5)
 
Women's Foil (7-2)
Jessica Zi Jia Guo (5-4)(5-2)(5-3)
Annora Lee (1-1)(2-5)(5-3)
Lauren Scruggs (5-4)(5-2)(5-3)
 
Women's Saber (4-5)
Zoe Kim (5-4)(5-2)(5-1)
Chloe Williams (1-5)(1-5)(5-1)