After entering into the final stretch of their respective seasons the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) Janes and Tarzans continue the same pace leading into post-season competition, in the Interuniversity Athletic League (LAI).

On the baseball diamond the Tarzans crushed the UPR Utuado Guaraguaos (Hawks) in both games of a double-header, last Saturday, October 4th. The first game ended with a score of 12-2 while the second game had a final score of 13-1. The Tarzans recorded moved to 7-1, with only two teams left to face in regular season play. The Tarzans will play a double-header against UPR Arecibo next Saturday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Maní Park, and another against the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

Moving to Soccer, the Tarzans remain undefeated after beating UPR Utuado 6-0 this past Wednesday, October 8th, this win follows recent victories against the champions and runners-up of last season’s tournament. Next Saturday, the team will be traveling to take on Sacred Heart University at 3:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Park.

In volleyball, the Tarzans went 1-1 this week after falling to defeat against the Interamerican University, but managing to scoop up a victory against UPR Arecibo in three sets. The UPRM women’s side also went 1-1 this week losing to the Interamerican University but defeating UPR Arecibo. The Janes will be closing out the regular season with a make-up match against UPR Utuado. The League will announce the dates for LAI post-season volleyball, at a later date.

UPRM tennis teams made a graceful exit after gaining victories against Sacred Heart University last Saturday, October 4th. They will finish regular season play against the Poly-technical University at 10:00 a.m.

Meanwhile, the wrestling, weightlifting, cross-country, track & field, and swimming teams continue to train hard anticipating their respective up-and-coming seasons. Wrestling will celebrate its season opener November 20th, while weightlifting will commence their season November 17th.

In regards to cross-country, after two pre-season competitions they will be preparing for their third and final pre-season meet, November 20th. The event final will be tallied November 21st after the track & field teams have had a chance to compete. Finally, in the UPRM swimming team will be competing in its third pre-season competition Saturday, October 18th, against Central University of Bayamón.

In tennis, UPRM teams left victorious after defeating Sacred Heart University.

The men’s volleyball team defeated UPR Arecibo in three sets.

UPRM will participate in its third pre-season swim meet Saturday, October 18th.

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