W. Tennis plays last match

Going into the season, the Penn women's tennis team was preparing to use the experience of senior co-captains Suejin Kim and Leanne Mos to lead it to a stellar Ivy League record. But now there is one match left, and the Quakers have to say good bye to their two leaders as they face Columbia tomorrow. Penn (15-8, 2-4 Ivy League) is coming off a successful weekend after defeating Brown and a formidable Yale team. The two wins marked the first league victories of the spring season. The Quakers want nothing more than to finish the season with three consecutive victories over Ancient Eight opponents. However, there will be something else on two of the Quakers' minds as they are playing the Lions -- Mos and Kim will be competing in their last collegiate match. Penn has to make sure it doesn't get too nostalgic. Columbia (7-5, 2-4) represents one of the best teams in the Ivy League. Its top two singles players have only lost a combined five matches. Despite the impressive record, Penn is optimistic. "We have a really good shot versus Columbia," Mos said. "It will be different because they have indoor clay courts. Also, the matchups will be tough all the way down the line, but if we start off fast, the momentum should carry us through. We just need to concentrate on finishing the rest of the season out." Although the match will be tough enough, the Quakers have to contend with the task of saying good bye to its seniors, as well. "We're a very, very close team," Kim said. "Since there are only nine or 10 of us, we're much smaller than most teams. Even though we're all different personalities, there is still a very special bond. I'm just lucky to be a part of such a special group." As in anything someone puts her time and effort into, memories will always flood one's mind. Good or bad, these help one remember the valuable experiences of life. This is true with both co-captains. Each carry strong feelings about their time on the Penn tennis team. "My best memory was our spring trip," Mos said. "It was great being around everyone, it was the height of our season. What can you say, I wouldn't trade it for the world." Not only is it difficult from the athlete's perspective when graduation arrives, but the coach has just as much trouble in letting go. "They're just two extraordinary young women, we were just lucky to have them on the team." Leary said. "Obviously they will leave a huge void, but hopefully the younger players will step up. These two fit that mold a few years ago, but now they're moving on to bigger and better things. Penn tennis will always be a part of them, and that is what makes it so special." When Penn travels to Columbia tomorrow, it will be trying to put the icing on an already successful season. But for Leanne Mos and Suejin Kim, they will both be putting the icing on an already successful career.