Monday, December 17, 2012

Williams earns second league Performer of the Week

For the second time this month Monmouth College’s Zipporah Williams (Chicago, Ill./Orr) has earned the Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honor in women’s basketball.
Williams recorded her fifth double-double of the season and nearly set the Monmouth single game scoring record as the Scots stayed unbeaten through nine games with a 107-85 win over Knox. The senior poured in a career-high 31 points, just six shy of the school record, on 12-of-15 shooting. She also made 7-of-9 free throws and pulled down 17 boards, 10 of which came on the offensive end.
A physical education major, Williams is the daughter of Detrice Williams. She was also named the league’s POW on Dec. 3. 

Monday, December 3, 2012

Williams named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week

A 6-0 start to the season has helped Monmouth College’s Zipporah Williams (Chicago, Ill./Orr) earn the Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honor in women’s basketball.
Williams averaged nearly a double-double last week to help Monmouth get off to a 2-0 start in the Midwest Conference. Williams opened the week with a 10-point, 14-rebound effort in a 72-63 win over Illinois College. She also dished out five assists in the contest. On Saturday, Williams poured in 13 more points in just 24 minutes of playing time as the Scots rolled to a 90-73 win over Beloit to earn Coach Melissa Bittner her 100th career win. For the week Williams averaged 12.5 points and 9.5 rebound while also recording eight assists.
A physical education major, Williams is the daughter of Detrice Williams.