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

WVU Tech Athletics

Official Website of WVU Tech Golden Bear Athletics WVU Tech Athletics

Athlete Awards

Athletes of the Week

Neda Vaicaite

Award

Athletes of the Week
Week Of

10/4/2026
Sport

Women's Swimming
Bio

View Full Bio

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
1/16/2013	Conrad Lacey	Wrestling
12/12/2012	Chance Smith	Wrestling
12/12/2012	Nia Nolan	Women's Basketball
12/5/2012	Jack Cavanagh	Men's Swimming
12/5/2012	Courtney Sturdivant	Women's Basketball
11/21/2012	Dirk Ponchak	Wrestling
11/14/2012	Courtney Sturdivant	Women's Basketball
11/14/2012	Terrale Clark	Men's Basketball
11/7/2012	David Rawlinson	Men's Basketball
11/7/2012	Roche Wimberly	Women's Basketball
10/31/2012	Amy Gardner	Women's Basketball
10/31/2012	Jack Cavanagh	Men's Swimming
10/24/2012	Rodrigo Manzanares	Men's Soccer
10/24/2012	Jaymee Hannan	Volleyball
10/17/2012	Frankie Hilbert	Women's Swimming
10/17/2012	Craig Mitchell	Men's Soccer
10/10/2012	Carla Carvalho	Women's Soccer
10/10/2012	Adam Westrick	Men's XC
10/3/2012	Jordan Brooksher	Men's Soccer
10/3/2012	Haley Pauley	Volleyball