Dong became the fourth Bryant freshman honored for his play in 2017-18, joining Trent Massam, Philip Belmatch and Grant Pertile, who all claimed NEC Player of the Month honors for the Bulldogs. Dong, who hails from Bradenton, FL, rallied from a set down to post a 3-6, 6-4, 12-10 win over FDU veteran Adam Chan in #5 flight play on Sunday. Dong has accumulated nine singles wins on the year, including victories against Lamar, Boston U., Navy and Binghamton.