Irene Saldana (9/20/2026) - Athlete Awards

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Irene Saldana

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Athletes of the Week
Week Of

9/20/2026
Sport

Women's Soccer
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WVU Tech Athletics has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for Sept. 14-20, recognizing freshman Irene Saldaña of soccer and senior Pelayo Castillo of golf for standout performances during the week.

Irene Saldaña (Huelva, Spain) | Soccer

Saldaña played all 180 minutes in goal for WVU Tech across matches against Cumberland and Lindsey Wilson, allowing just two goals while recording 10 saves.

The freshman posted a 1.00 goals-against average and an .833 save percentage for the week. Saldaña made two saves in a 1-1 draw with Cumberland before turning away eight shots in a 1-0 setback against Lindsey Wilson.

Saldaña is a freshman majoring in business management.

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