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Athlete Awards

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
12/16/2014 Curtis Cox Wrestling
12/16/2014 Nia Nolan Women's Basketball
12/9/2014 Matheus Montarroyos Men's Swimming
12/9/2014 Francine Meyer Women's Swimming
12/3/2014 Cierra Mobley Women's Basketball
12/3/2014 Leon Cooper, Jr. Men's Basketball
11/25/2014 Rocio Ruiz-Berdejo Women's Basketball
11/25/2014 Jauries Thomas Men's Basketball
11/18/2014 Cheyanna Lusk Women's Basketball
11/18/2014 Alexandre Quintão Men's Swimming
11/11/2014 Hunter Moles Men's Soccer
11/11/2014 Sierrah Soto Women's Soccer
11/4/2014 Noelle Day Volleyball
11/4/2014 Conrad Lacey Wrestling
10/28/2014 Kendra Monnin Women's Swimming
10/28/2014 Manuel Serrano Laguna Men's Swimming
10/21/2014 Tristen Kilman Women's Soccer
10/21/2014 Steven Han Golf
10/14/2014 Creshana Jones Women's Soccer
10/14/2014 Sam Laughton Men's Soccer
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