Eagles, Archers figure in separate tiffs as men’s collegiate netfest begins

Archrivals Ateneo and La Salle brace for a grueling battle as they play two ties each on Tuesday ushering in the men’s competition in the National College Tennis Team Championships at the PCA outdoor courts in Paco, Manila.

The Eagles face the UST Tigers at 8 a.m. then return in the afternoon to slug it out with the National U Bulldogs at 1 p.m. in Group A play. UST and NU clash on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The Archers, on the other hand, tangle with the University of the East Warriors at 8 a.m. and the University of the Philippines Maroons at 1 p.m. in Group B. UE and UP battle on Wednesday also at 1 p.m.

The top two teams will advance to the crossover semifinals with the winners disputing the crown.

Hostilities in the women’s side started on Monday, with La Salle battling Ateneo. UP took on NU in the other tie. UP battled La Salle while NU faced Ateneo in afternoon matches.