WVU Tech Athletics

The WVU Tech Athletic Department has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for April 6–12, 2026. This week’s honors go to freshman Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (track & field / esports) and senior Cody Cooper (baseball) following standout performances in collegiate competition.

Cody Cooper (Belington, W.Va.)
Cooper led the Golden Bears at the plate during a 2-2 week that included a series win over IU Kokomo. The senior infielder batted .500 (8-for-16) with two doubles, four RBIs and a .529 on-base percentage. He recorded multiple hits in three of four games.

Defensively, Cooper posted a .938 fielding percentage across 16 chances, providing steady play in the infield while contributing on both sides of the ball.