Rylan Ellison (10/4/2026) - Athlete Awards

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10/4/2026
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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.

Rylan Ellison (Beckley, W.Va.) | Esports

Ellison, competing as RyeBread, helped WVU Tech open NECC Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competition with a 2-0 victory over UW-Stevens Point.

The junior set the tone in the opening game by taking all 12 opposing stocks as the Golden Bears rolled to a 12-1 victory. WVU Tech completed the sweep with a 12-2 win in Game 2.

Ellison is a junior majoring in biology.

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