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

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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.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
1/28/2014	LaKisha Adkins	Women's Basketball
1/21/2014	Tracee Mitchel	Women's Basketball
1/21/2014	Stephen Coles	Men's Basketball
1/14/2014	Alfred Martinez	Wrestling
1/14/2014	Nia Nolan	Women's Basketball
4/24/2013	Megan Blythe	Softball
4/24/2013	Marc-Richard Culmer	Baseball
4/10/2013	Ryan Kessinger	Baseball
4/10/2013	Taylor Norman	Softball
3/27/2013	Katie Campbell	Softball
3/27/2013	Zach Sizemore	Baseball
3/20/2013	Jose Soto	Baseball
3/20/2013	Genna Trippett	Softball
2/27/2013	Jacki Wood	Softball
2/27/2013	Taylor Carter	Baseball
2/20/2013	Amy Gardner	Women's Basketball
2/6/2013	Amber Tully	Women's Basketball
2/6/2013	Kornilous Donnell	Men's Basketball
1/30/2013	John Walters	Wrestling
1/23/2013	Mashya White	Women's Basketball