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
2/25/2015	Conrad Lacey	Wrestling
2/25/2015	Nia Nolan	Women's Basketball
2/17/2015	Quentin Cooper	Men's Swimming
2/17/2015	Terry Nance II	Wrestling
2/10/2015	Ra'Shaud Kincaid	Men's Basketball
2/10/2015	LaKisha Adkins	Women's Basketball
2/3/2015	Noelani Woodson	Women's Basketball
2/3/2015	Sharife Sergeant	Men's Basketball
1/27/2015	Jaren Marino	Men's Basketball
1/27/2015	Roche Wimberly	Women's Basketball
1/20/2015	Rubhi Garcia-Mercado	Women's Swimming
1/20/2015	Wyatt Norfolk	Wrestling
1/14/2015	Shannon Wiercioch	Women's Swimming
1/14/2015	Dirk Ponchak	Wrestling
12/16/2014	Curtis Cox	Wrestling
12/16/2014	Nia Nolan	Women's Basketball
12/9/2014	Matheus Montarroyos	Men's Swimming
12/9/2014	Francine Meyer	Women's Swimming
12/3/2014	Cierra Mobley	Women's Basketball
12/3/2014	Leon Cooper, Jr.	Men's Basketball