Kim puts up strong performance in tennis open

Photo via SHUPiratesThe Seton Hall Pirates women’s tennis had a strong showing this weekend, as the team put up a singles and doubles victory at the West Point Open.

In the opening round of competition Friday, the Pirates were successful as freshman Melody Taal won the singles round in two sets 6-3, 10-4, to advance. Luize Strike had a bye and moved on to the next round. Freshman Michal Matson put up a fight, but was eliminated in the first round.

It was an encouraging first day from some of the freshmen as they went on to win their first collegiate matches.

Sophomore Thandy Kangwa won all three sets of her match, 1-6, 6-0, 12-10, to move on to the next round. Junior Katie Kim progressed well…