Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (1/19/2026) - Athlete Awards

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Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr.

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Athletes of the Week
Week Of

1/19/2026
Sport

Wrestling
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The WVU Tech Athletic Department has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for Jan. 12–18, 2026. This week’s honors go to sophomore Emily Wratchford (women’s basketball) and freshman Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (wrestling) following strong performances in conference play and tournament competition.

Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (Richmond, Va.)

Turpin-Abdulrazaaq turned in a dominant performance at the Builder Invite, capturing the heavyweight championship with three victories by fall. He went a perfect 3–0 on the day, ending each bout early to secure first place in a 15-team field.

The freshman’s strength and control were on display throughout the tournament, helping WVU Tech finish sixth overall and continuing a strong start to his collegiate career.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
12/16/2015	Conrad Lacey	Wrestling
12/16/2015	Savannah Shamblin	Women's Basketball
12/9/2015	Elizabeth Evans	Women's Basketball
12/9/2015	Alexandre Quintão	Men's Swimming
12/2/2015	Courtney Fisher	Women's Basketball
12/2/2015	Ryan Atkins	Men's Basketball
11/18/2015	Tristan Bean	Wrestling
11/18/2015	Alexandra Klein	Women's Soccer
11/10/2015	Conrad Lacey	Wrestling
11/10/2015	Nikki Aleshire	Women's XC
11/3/2015	Eddie Gordon	Men's Basketball
11/3/2015	Shelby Swiney	Women's Soccer
10/28/2015	Raul Martin	Men's Soccer
10/28/2015	Madeline Gilson	Volleyball
10/21/2015	Jaymee Hannan	Volleyball
10/21/2015	Makenzie Gaskin	Golf
10/14/2015	Matt Ryan	Golf
10/14/2015	Caitlin Foster	Women's Soccer
10/7/2015	Jose Segarra	Men's Soccer
10/7/2015	Nikki Aleshire	Women's XC