San Juan Hosts Intercollegiate Table Tennis Quarterfinals
The Intercollegiate Athletic League table tennis tournament reaches its quarterfinal round this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rebekah Colberg court in San Juan. Seventeen higher education institutions and roughly 4,000 student-athletes compete under the league, which was founded in 1929.
In the women’s bracket, the Lobas of the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo face the Juanas of the Mayagüez campus at table 3. The Jerezanas of UPR Río Piedras play the Toritas of UPR Cayey at table 5. Meanwhile, the Taínas of the Ana G. Méndez University and the Tigresas of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico earned direct byes to the semifinals.
In other men's pairings, the Tarzanes of the Mayagüez campus take on the Gallitos of UPR Río Piedras at table 4, while the runner-up Taínos of Ana G. Méndez play the Toritos of UPR Cayey at table 6.
Top Athletes Lead Individual Standings
Ramón C. Vila Mena of Ana G. Méndez leads the men’s division with an undefeated record of eight victories, 24 won sets, and 16 points. Brian A. Mena Sigler of the Interamerican University and Eduardo Darley Mejía of UPR Arecibo follow closely behind, each recording 16 points and 7-2 records.
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Alahia Medina García of the Interamerican University and Kailyn Cruz Rosado of UPR Río Piedras top the women’s standings with 10 points and 4-2 marks. Edmarie Z. León Burgos of Ana G. Méndez stands out with a 4-0 record without dropping a single set.
Tournament Schedule and Matchups
| Division | Matchup | Table |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Quarterfinals | UPR Arecibo vs. Mayagüez | Table 3 |
| Women’s Quarterfinals | UPR Río Piedras vs. UPR Cayey | Table 5 |
| Men’s Quarterfinals | Interamerican University vs. Catholic University | Table 1 |
| Men’s Quarterfinals | UPR Arecibo vs. Polytechnic University | Table 2 |
| Men’s Quarterfinals | Mayagüez vs. UPR Río Piedras | Table 4 |
| Men’s Quarterfinals | Ana G. Méndez vs. UPR Cayey | Table 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tournament
Where are the table tennis matches taking place?
The quarterfinal matches take place at the Rebekah Colberg court in San Juan starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Which teams have already advanced past the quarterfinals?
In the women’s bracket, the Taínas of Ana G. Méndez and the Tigresas of the Interamerican University advanced directly to the semifinal round without playing in Saturday’s quarterfinals.
How many student-athletes participate in the league?
The league gathers approximately 4,000 student-athletes across 17 higher education institutions in Puerto Rico.
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