Neda Vaicaite (10/4/2026) - Athlete Awards

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Neda Vaicaite

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Athletes of the Week
Week Of

10/4/2026
Sport

Women's Swimming
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BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech Athletics has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4, recognizing sophomore Neda Vaicaite of swimming and junior Rylan Ellison of esports for standout performances during the week.

Neda Vaicaite (Šilainiai, Lithuania) | Swimming

Vaicaite recorded three top-four individual finishes at the WV Small College State Games, highlighted by a victory in the 50-yard backstroke.

The sophomore won the 50 back in 28.68, finished second in the 50 freestyle in 25.05 and placed fourth in the 100 freestyle with a time of 55.83.

Vaicaite is a sophomore from Šilainiai, Lithuania.

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10/11/2017	Francisco Neto	Men's Soccer
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10/5/2017	Katie Ervin	Women's XC
10/5/2017	Sergio Sanchez	Men's Soccer
9/28/2017	Adrianna Mitchem	Volleyball
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9/21/2017	Ruby Bingham	Women's Soccer
9/21/2017	William Adarkwah	Men's Soccer
9/12/2017	Michael Ecker-Randolph	Men's XC
9/12/2017	Ana Monteiro	Volleyball
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8/29/2017	Lauren McCall	Volleyball
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