Baylor WT Pair Victorious in Day One of NCAA Singles Championship

[Pirtle, Colin]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – Nov. 12, 2025

Baylor WT Pair Victorious in Day One of NCAA Singles Championship
Dong upsets No. 1 seed in first round
For more information contact: Colin Pirtle; 940-564-0351, colin_pirtle1 at baylor.edu<mailto:colin_pirtle1 at baylor.edu>


ORLANDO, Fla. – Baylor women’s tennis’ Na Dong and Zuzanna Kubacha competed in the NCAA Individual singles competition on Tuesday at the UTSA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.



Both Dong and Kubacha advanced into the Round of 32 on Tuesday, with Dong upsetting the No. 1 seed during the first day of the tournament.



THE RUNDOWN

Junior Kubacha was the first Bear to hit the court against Duke’s Liv Hovde. Kubacha battled in a close first set but ultimately won 7-5. Entering set two with the advantage, Kubacha won the set and match 7-5, 6-4.



On Court 12, Dong faced Stanford’s No. 1-seeded Valerie Glozman. Dong claimed the first set 6-3. In a very back-and-forth second set, Dong fell to Glozman in the tiebreaker, forcing a third set. In the third set, Dong upset Glozman and won the match 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-4.



WHAT’S NEXT

The second day of singles competition and the first day of doubles competition are on Tuesday, Nov. 19.



Dong and Kubacha team up in doubles action against Ole Miss’ Andrea Nova and Emily Welker. First serve is set for 5 p.m. CT.



Dong faces North Carolina State’s Gabriella Broadfoot at 9 a.m. CT, while Kubacha takes on Michigan’s No. 3-seeded Piper Charney at 10:15 a.m. CT, in the round of 32.



The matches can be streamed on ESPN+, while live stats can be found here.



To stay up to date, follow the team on Facebook, X and Instagram: @BaylorWTennis



RESULTS

Na Dong (Baylor) def. No. 1 Valerie Glozman (Stanford) 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-4

Zuzanna Kubacha (Baylor) def. Liv Hovde (Duke) 7-5, 6-4



 To stay up to date, follow the team on Facebook, X and Instagram: @BaylorWTennis



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Colin Pirtle | Associate Director of Athletics Communications (WBB, Soccer, W. Tennis)

Department of Athletics | Baylor University

C: 940-564-0351



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