WVU Tech Athletics

A pair of standout conference performances earned Joost Hermeling of men's soccer and Julia Silva of women's soccer recognition as WVU Tech's Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for Oct. 5-11.

Joost Hermeling (Rastede, Germany) | Men's Soccer

Hermeling put together a five-goal week as WVU Tech earned a pair of River States Conference victories.

The junior recorded a hat trick on just three shots in Tech's 10-0 road win over Kentucky Christian, then scored twice in a 3-1 victory over St. Mary-Woods, including the opening goal just 3:10 into the match. He finished the week with five goals and 10 points, converting all five of his shots.

Hermeling is a junior from Rastede, Germany.