James Holloway/WVU Tech

WVU Tech wrestles three NAIA ranked teams in Georgia

11/15/2025 2:10:00 PM

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. — WVU Tech wrestling stepped into one of its toughest lineups of the early season Saturday, squaring off against three nationally recognized NAIA programs at the Baron Duals hosted by Brewton-Parker Christian College. The Golden Bears picked up several individual victories across the day while facing a field that featured (RV) Brewton-Parker, (RV) St. Thomas (FL) and No. 9 Cumberland (Tenn.).

Freshman Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. delivered one of Tech's strongest performances, earning two first-period falls — a 36-second pin against Brewton-Parker and a 46-second fall against No. 9 Cumberland. Freshman Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi II added a hard-earned decision at 133 pounds against St. Thomas, and freshman Landon Morris picked up a major decision against Brewton-Parker. Freshman William Vila added a first-period fall at 157 against St. Thomas.

The Golden Bears faced multiple nationally ranked opponents throughout the day. St. Thomas featured No. 14 Connor Hueck (125), while Brewton-Parker sent out No. 10 Zahquel Davis (184). Cumberland, currently No. 9 in the NAIA, brought one of the deepest ranked lineups in the country, including multiple Top-20 individuals across the lower and upper weights.

Despite a challenging slate, WVU Tech's young roster continued gaining valuable experience as the first-year and second-year wrestlers set the foundation for the upcoming AAC slate.

Dual Results

(RV) Brewton-Parker 40, WVU Tech 16

125 – Alarik Gibson (BPG) over Jayden Rouse (WVTW), Fall 2:10
133 – Landon Morris (WVTW) over Kullum Irvin (BPG), MD 14–2
141 – Conner Wright (BPG) over Luke Carpenter (WVTW), Fall 2:25
149 – Arthur Reed (BPG) over Corbyn Cunningham (WVTW), Fall 2:17
157 – Justin Whitney (BPG) over William Vila (WVTW), TF 16–0 (5:58)
165 – Axel Andrews (BPG) over Shannon Fray (WVTW), Fall 1:42
174 – Gailan Wilds (BPG) over Curtis Smith (WVTW), TF 22–4 (4:18)
184 – #10 Zahquel Davis (BPG) over (WVTW), Forfeit
197 – William Stricklin (WVTW) over Walker Anthony (BPG), Fall 2:17
285 – Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (WVTW) over John Arellano (BPG), Fall 0:36

(RV) St. Thomas 40, WVU Tech 9

125 – #14 Connor Hueck (STU) over Jayden Rouse (WVTW), TF 18–3 (4:24)
133 – Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi II (WVTW) over Grady Bryant (STU), Dec 12–10
141 – Dillon Smith (STU) over Luke Carpenter (WVTW), Dec 7–0
149 – Jerry Molina (STU) over Corbyn Cunningham (WVTW), Dec 11–7
157 – William Vila (WVTW) over Lane Wishart (STU), Fall 1:36
165 – Jvier Romeus (STU) over Shannon Fray (WVTW), TF 25–6 (5:00)
174 – Shemar Barthelus (STU) over Curtis Smith (WVTW), Fall 1:44
184 – Fabio Perezleguizamo (STU) over (WVTW), Forfeit
197 – Ghee Rachal (STU) over William Stricklin (WVTW), Fall 2:02
285 – Ralph Riche (STU) over Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (WVTW), Fall 2:51

#9 Cumberland (Tenn.) 47, WVU Tech 6

125 – Chase Walker (CUTE) over David Maxson (WVTW), Fall 5:16
133 – Justin Bradford (CUTE) over Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi II (WVTW), Dec 8–4
141 – Sammy Shires (CUTE) over Luke Carpenter (WVTW), MD 18–4
149 – Victor Guzman (CUTE) over Corbyn Cunningham (WVTW), Fall 1:45
157 – Ellis Otting (CUTE) over William Vila (WVTW), TF 20–4 (3:29)
165 – Ethan Gomez (CUTE) over Shannon Fray (WVTW), Fall 3:55
174 – Anthony Pyron (CUTE) over Curtis Smith (WVTW), TF 20–3 (1:54)
184 – Logan Heckert (CUTE) over (WVTW), Forfeit
197 – Tyler Rowland (CUTE) over William Stricklin (WVTW), Fall 0:26
285 – Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (WVTW) over Evan Dixon (CUTE), Fall 0:46