Kim Curcuru-Schild (2007) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

Kim Curcuru-Schild

Induction:
2007
Class:
1990

Curcuru, a 1990 graduate of Rutgers, was one of the top tennis players in the program's history. During her career, Curcuru amassed a record of 101-65. She was a four-time All-Atlantic 10 honoree and was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year as a senior in 1990, when she was ranked regionally in singles. In addition to her stellar singles career, Curcuru also excelled in doubles competition. She compiled a 95-50 career record and was selected to the Atlantic 10's All-Conference team for four years. Curcuru and doubles partner Pam Fearon, a Hall of Fame inductee in 2005, achieved the highest ranking ever for a Rutgers doubles team when it was ranked ninth nationally in 1990. Curcuru was the ECAC first doubles champion, the Eastern Collegiate first doubles champion and captured a first doubles title at the Syracuse Invitational. Curcuru was named the team's Rookie of the Year in 1987, and was also selected Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player during her career.