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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
10/21/2015 Jaymee Hannan Volleyball
10/21/2015 Makenzie Gaskin Golf
10/14/2015 Matt Ryan Golf
10/14/2015 Caitlin Foster Women's Soccer
10/7/2015 Jose Segarra Men's Soccer
10/7/2015 Nikki Aleshire Women's XC
9/23/2015 Francisco Neto Men's Soccer
9/23/2015 Alyssa Capon Women's Soccer
9/15/2015 Alex Blumer Women's Soccer
9/15/2015 Harry Reilly Men's Soccer
5/5/2015 Mackenzie Wilson Softball
5/5/2015 Josh Hudson Baseball
4/29/2015 Carlos Diaz Baseball
4/29/2015 Genna Trippett Softball
4/21/2015 Megan Blythe Softball
4/21/2015 Dylan Harvey Baseball
4/14/2015 Austin Southcott Baseball
4/14/2015 Kat Lively Softball
4/7/2015 MaKayla Waugh Softball
4/7/2015 Trevor Lam Baseball
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