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
11/7/2012	David Rawlinson	Men's Basketball
11/7/2012	Roche Wimberly	Women's Basketball
10/31/2012	Amy Gardner	Women's Basketball
10/31/2012	Jack Cavanagh	Men's Swimming
10/24/2012	Rodrigo Manzanares	Men's Soccer
10/24/2012	Jaymee Hannan	Volleyball
10/17/2012	Frankie Hilbert	Women's Swimming
10/17/2012	Craig Mitchell	Men's Soccer
10/10/2012	Carla Carvalho	Women's Soccer
10/10/2012	Adam Westrick	Men's XC
10/3/2012	Jordan Brooksher	Men's Soccer
10/3/2012	Haley Pauley	Volleyball
9/26/2012	Jacque Carroll	Volleyball
9/26/2012	Dennis Fuerst	Men's Soccer
9/19/2012	Summer Stokley	Volleyball
9/19/2012	Zack White	Men's XC
9/11/2012	Sierrah Soto	Women's Soccer
9/11/2012	Joe Jackson	Men's Soccer
9/5/2012	John Dunn	Men's Soccer
9/5/2012	Katie Harper	Women's Soccer