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.
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.
