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
9/12/2023	Jessica York	Women's XC
9/12/2023	Julia McClanahan	Volleyball
9/5/2023	Lukas Lange	Golf
9/5/2023	Vasco Berardo	Men's Soccer
8/28/2023	Arnau Rabassa	Men's Soccer
8/28/2023	Colson Ford	Esports
8/21/2023	Ana Muniz Rocandio	Volleyball
8/21/2023	Sascha Pacheco	Women's Soccer
5/10/2023	Coming Soon	Cheerleading
5/10/2023	Coming Soon	Cheerleading
2/8/2023	Mauro Maminta	Esports
2/8/2023	Bryce Radford	Men's Basketball
2/8/2023	Brant Smithers	Men's Basketball
2/8/2023	John Grundmeyer	Wrestling
2/8/2023	Faith N. Silva	Women's Basketball
2/8/2023	Faith N. Silva	Women's Basketball
2/8/2023	Ryan Turney	Wrestling
2/8/2023	Isaiha Casto	Wrestling
2/8/2023	Drake De La Cruz	Wrestling
2/8/2023	Nicholas Da Silva	Wrestling