Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Release

PHILADELPHIA – Haverford College men's fencing epee standout Jake Bassinder has been voted to the 2015-16 Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area at-large team. The all-area team is voted on by the sports information offices of the 29 area institutions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

The at-large teams take into account those student-athletes from area schools whose sports do not have a dedicated Academic All-Area team. In order to be eligible for Academic All-Area honors, an athlete must be in at least his or her second year at the institution and hold a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 or better.

Bassinder is the fifth different fencer on the men's side to win this honor since the award's inception. The Fords' junior was an epee bronze medalist at the MACFA Championship earlier this year, his first time earning a medal at the conference meet. Bassinder has also been a three-time regional qualifier to the NCAA regional in epee. His best finish was a 21st place showing during the 2013 season.

On a squad laden with young talent, Bassinder helped guide the Fords to a fourth place finish at the MACFA Championship. The Fords' epee placed third overall in the individual weapon squad standings. Men's fencing finished its season with 17 victories – the team's most since the 2012-13 season.