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Gorman Named PNC Achievers Athlete of the Month
2/15/2024 11:53:00 AM | Fencing
DURHAM – Duke freshman Victoria Gorman has been named the PNC Achievers Student-Athlete of the Month after leading the now fifth-ranked Duke women's fencing squad to a 25-4 overall record.
A native of Wellesley, Mass., Gorman crafted an excellent run in January garnering an impressive 27-8 overall record. In that stretch, Gorman would tally a 19-5 record at the Philadelphia Invitational as a freshman to start her 2024 season.
In January, Gorman led the Blue Devils program to a 16-3 record. In that stretch, Duke defeated four Division I ranked opponents — No. 1 Princeton (16-11), No. 5 Northwestern (15-12), No. 8 Penn State (17-10) and No. 12 Yale (16-11). Individually, she went 3-0 against Northwestern and 2-1 against Princeton and Penn State.
At the Eric Sollee Invitational, Gorman notched an 8-1 record helping the team sweep all six opponents (6-0). Gorman also boasts a 72 percent win rate on the 2024 season adding to her already impressive resumé.
Duke continues play in the Hoosier state at the ACC Championships Feb. 24-25 in South Bend, Ind.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils fencing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
A native of Wellesley, Mass., Gorman crafted an excellent run in January garnering an impressive 27-8 overall record. In that stretch, Gorman would tally a 19-5 record at the Philadelphia Invitational as a freshman to start her 2024 season.
In January, Gorman led the Blue Devils program to a 16-3 record. In that stretch, Duke defeated four Division I ranked opponents — No. 1 Princeton (16-11), No. 5 Northwestern (15-12), No. 8 Penn State (17-10) and No. 12 Yale (16-11). Individually, she went 3-0 against Northwestern and 2-1 against Princeton and Penn State.
At the Eric Sollee Invitational, Gorman notched an 8-1 record helping the team sweep all six opponents (6-0). Gorman also boasts a 72 percent win rate on the 2024 season adding to her already impressive resumé.
Duke continues play in the Hoosier state at the ACC Championships Feb. 24-25 in South Bend, Ind.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils fencing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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