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Athletes of the Week

2026-27 women swim

Neda Vaicaite

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    10/4/2026
  • Sport
    Women's Swimming
  • Bio
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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.



Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
2/10/2017 Louis Bernard Wrestling
2/10/2017 Francine Meyer Women's Swimming
2/1/2017 Kendra Monnin Women's Swimming
2/1/2017 Luke Jobson Men's Track
1/25/2017 Will Van Hoose Wrestling
1/25/2017 Logan Dudley Women's Basketball
1/19/2017 Junior Arrey Men's Basketball
1/19/2017 Cheyanna Lusk Women's Basketball
1/10/2017 Paul Gonzales Wrestling
1/10/2017 Alexandra Combs Women's Basketball
12/22/2016 Elisha Boone Men's Basketball
12/22/2016 Brooke Gee Women's Basketball
12/16/2016 Savannah Shamblin Women's Basketball
12/16/2016 Ryan Atkins Men's Basketball
12/7/2016 Daniel Lynch Men's Track
12/7/2016 Zjhane West Women's Basketball
12/1/2016 Hunter Moles Men's Soccer
12/1/2016 Cheyanna Lusk Women's Basketball
11/21/2016 Colton Rowe Wrestling
11/21/2016 Kohen Kerr Men's Swimming
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