Wayne State University Athletics

Men's Fencing 10/9/2025 10:00:00 AM Henry Coyle, Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Men's Fencing Adds Three Foilists and One Epeeist for 2025-26

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University men's fencing team under the direction of third-year head coach Andy Tulleners has added three foilists and one epeeist to finalize the 2025-26 roster.

The three student-athletes competing in the foil weapon are Josiah Atkinson (Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer), Finn McIsaac (West Bloomfield, Mich.), and Lukas Tsao (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), while Justin Chenh (Falls Church, Va.) will compete in the epee.

FROM COACH TULLENERS:
"This year's incoming men's foil and epee are strong additions to the team. All are coming with national competitive experience. I am very excited to see them translate that experience into practice and competitions."

Josiah Atkinson, 5-11, Fr., Ann Arber, Mich. / Pioneer
High School:  A 2025 graduate of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School ... also attended Ann Arbor Community High School in 2022-23 ... finished seventh out of 32 foilists at the April 2025 Fencing Center of Chicago Junior Men's Foil event ... placed fifth out of 38 competitors at the October 2024 Escrime d'Halloween Junior Men's Foil ... finished 18th out of 40 at the September 2024 Ohio State University Open for Senior Men's Foil ... competes for the Plymouth/Ann Arbor Fencing Academy ... Fencing Tracker.

Personal:  Full name -- Josiah D. Atkinson ... born on August 12, 2007, in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... son of Lisa Nunez and David Atkinson ... plans to major in Music (Jazz Studies).

Justin Chenh, 5-9, Fr., Falls Church, Va. / Falls Church
High School:  A 2025 graduate of Falls Church High School ... competes for the Nova Fencing Club ... placed 28th in the Division 1-A Men's Epee at the 2024 Summer Nationals (out of 201 competitors) ... compiled a 3-2 record in pool play, then recorded wins of 15-12 and 15-11, before falling 15-10 in the table of 32 ... finished 24th of 57 at the 2025 Fairfax May Challenge in Division 1-A men's epee ... placed 50th out of 120 in the Junior Men's Epee at the 2025 Fairfax March Challenge ... finished 14th out of 52 at the 2024 Fairfax January Challenge ... has also competed in the foil ... Fencing Tracker.

Personal:  Full name -- Justin W. Chenh ... born on February 21, 2007, in Falls Church, Va. ... son of Hung Chenh and Vivian Chik ... has two younger sisters, Elise and Katie ... plans to major in Information Technology.

Finn McIsaac, 5-9, Fr., West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield
High School:  A 2025 graduate of West Bloomfield High School ... graduated Summa Cum Laude ... competed for the Renaissance Fencing Club ... placed fifth out of 93 foilists at the May 2025 Division 1-A Duel of the East Coast ROC/RJCC/RYC ... took first place out of 74 foilists at the March 2025 GRAFA RYC/RJCC/ROC Third Coast Cup ... won the gold medal at the November 2024 Third Coast Cup Junior Men's Foil competition out of 49 foilists ... claimed first place at the October 2024 Escrime d'Halloween Junior Men's Foil out of 38 competitors ... Fencing Tracker.

Personal:  Full name -- Finn M. McIsaac ... born on February 21, 2007, in Royal Oak, Mich. ... son of Brian and Corey McIsaac ... father was a member of the crew team at Syracuse ... has an older brother, Dolan, and a younger sister, Mary ... plans to major in Neuroscience.

Lukas Tsao, 5-8, Fr., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / Bloomfield Hills
High School:  A 2025 graduate of Bloomfield Hills High School ... also attended Bellaire High School for one year ... competes for the Renaissance Fencing Club ... finished third out of 52 at the September 2024 Motor City RYC Junior Men's Foil event ... placed seventh out of 48 in the Senior Mixed Foil at the February 2024 Danosi Open at WSU ... won the December 2023 Mixed Foil at the Renaissance House Cup and Open ... finished 43 out of 274 at the November 2023 North American Cup Cadet Men's Foil ... too first in the April 2023 Windy City ROC in the Cadet Men's Foil ... Fencing Tracker.

Personal:  Full name -- Lukas A. Tsao ... born on March 9, 2007, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. ... son of Kristofer and Elisha Tsao ... has one sister, Leilani ... plans to major in Finance.

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Players Mentioned

Justin Chenh: Epee; 5' 9"; Freshman

Finn McIsaac: Foil; 5' 9"; Freshman

Josiah Atkinson: Foil; 5' 11"; Freshman

Lukas Tsao: Foil; 5' 8"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Justin Chenh
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: Epee

Finn McIsaac
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: Foil

Josiah Atkinson
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: Foil

Lukas Tsao
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: Foil