Williams Named SWAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Williams, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., helped lead TSU (16-9, 13-1) to a pair of conference wins while stretching its win streak to 13 games. She averaged 16 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during the week. She also shot 40 percent (11-19) from the floor.
To open a back-to-back home stand, Williams scored 12 points and hit a crucial free throw in the final seconds to help TSU hold off Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 63-59 (Feb. 16). She also recorded three rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals in the win.
Williams capped the week with a 20-point performance to push the Lady Tigers to an 84-71 (Feb. 18) win. She hit all 10 free-throw attempts and hauled in six rebounds. In addition, she tallied five assists and two steals.