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
3/12/2014	Roche Wimberly	Women's Basketball
3/5/2014	Emily Geldbach	Softball
3/5/2014	Brandon Burgraff	Men's Basketball
2/26/2014	Leon Cooper, Jr.	Men's Basketball
2/26/2014	Elizabeth Evans	Women's Basketball
2/19/2014	Matheus Montarroyos	Men's Swimming
2/19/2014	Cheyanna Lusk	Women's Basketball
2/11/2014	Dee Hawkins	Women's Basketball
2/11/2014	John Walters	Wrestling
2/4/2014	Shannon Wiercioch	Women's Swimming
2/4/2014	Jack Cavanagh	Men's Swimming
1/28/2014	Jaren Marino	Men's Basketball
1/28/2014	LaKisha Adkins	Women's Basketball
1/21/2014	Tracee Mitchel	Women's Basketball
1/21/2014	Stephen Coles	Men's Basketball
1/14/2014	Alfred Martinez	Wrestling
1/14/2014	Nia Nolan	Women's Basketball
4/24/2013	Megan Blythe	Softball
4/24/2013	Marc-Richard Culmer	Baseball
4/10/2013	Ryan Kessinger	Baseball