Matthew Owens 2015-16 Fencing Roster

AS A SENIOR:

• Turned in an 8-4 record during the season
• Went 6-4 during action at the DeCicco Duals
• Finished the season 2-0 at the Northwestern Invitational

AS A JUNIOR:

• Went 13-4 on the year
• Opened the year at the Penn State Open, finishing in 40th place
• Went 10-4 at the DeCicco Duals  
• Finished the year at 3-0 at the Northwestern Duals  
• Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

AS A SOPHOMORE:

• Competed in the DeCicco Duals meet, garnering a 12-4 record, bringing his career mark to 24-5  

AS A FRESHMAN:

• Posted 12-1 record in inaugural outing with the Irish, competing only at home in the DeCicco Duals

PREP & PERSONAL:

• Graduated from Don Bosco Preparatory in May 2013  
• Attended same high school as numerous Irish athletes, most notably current fencing teammate Mark O’Dea  
• Competed with school’s varsity tennis team for one year and fencing team two years
• As a junior, finished 20th in the state of New Jersey  
• Improved as a senior to 18th in the state  
• Off the strip, participated in chemical engineering club and was a member of the Knights of Columbus  
• Awarded a Notre Dame Club of New York scholarship  
• Biggest athletic thrill to date has been earning a spot on Notre Dame’s fencing team as a walk-on
• Is the second youngest of four children  
• Oldest brother, Mark, fences at the United States Military Academy
• Older sister Sarah is a current student at Notre Dame as well  
• Parents are Wayne and Mary Lou  
• Enrolled in the College of Engineering, majoring in chemical engineering