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Williams Named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week For Second time
3/1/2022 6:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Murray State junior had quite the day on Tuesday as he was also named the OVC Player of the Year
Years from now, Racer junior KJ Williams will look at this day in 2022 and smile.
In the morning, he was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and in the afternoon, he was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the
Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
The Murray State forward was also named to the honor on Feb. 15 and becomes the first player in OVC history to win the award twice in a season.
Also named the OVC Player of the Week, he won the award for the fifth time in the 2021-22 season. In helping the Racers become just the sixth team in OVC history to win the regular season title undefeated (18-0), Williams scored his third game of 30 points or more with 30 as the Racers defeated Belmont in the home final. In Saturday's win at Southeast Missouri, Williams scored 23 points as the Racers completed their 18-0 OVC season. In the two games, Williams shot 55 percent from the field (22-of-40) and 50 percent from the 3-point line (5-of-10). He hit all four of his free throws and pulled down 13 rebounds.
OVC Championship Presented By TicketSmarter
The 2022 OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships presented by TicketSmarter will be held March 2-5 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. It marks the fifth-straight year the event will be held at the venue. The Ford Center, which opened in November 2011, is an 11,000-seat arena located in the core of Evansville's downtown district. The 290,000-square foot facility serves as home of Evansville Thunderbolts of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the University of Evansville men's basketball team. The Ford Center also serves as host to numerous sporting events and concerts on an annual basis.
The Racers (28-2, 18-0 OVC) are the top seed in this week in Evansville and they enter the postseason with the most wins in NCAA D-I and tied with South Dakota for the nation's longest win streak at 18.
Ford Center Clear Bag Policy
As part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, the Ford Center is aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues. Fans should be aware that there is now a "Clear Bag Policy" in effect at the Ford Center.
Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
In the morning, he was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and in the afternoon, he was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the
Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.The Murray State forward was also named to the honor on Feb. 15 and becomes the first player in OVC history to win the award twice in a season.
Also named the OVC Player of the Week, he won the award for the fifth time in the 2021-22 season. In helping the Racers become just the sixth team in OVC history to win the regular season title undefeated (18-0), Williams scored his third game of 30 points or more with 30 as the Racers defeated Belmont in the home final. In Saturday's win at Southeast Missouri, Williams scored 23 points as the Racers completed their 18-0 OVC season. In the two games, Williams shot 55 percent from the field (22-of-40) and 50 percent from the 3-point line (5-of-10). He hit all four of his free throws and pulled down 13 rebounds.
OVC Championship Presented By TicketSmarter
The 2022 OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships presented by TicketSmarter will be held March 2-5 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. It marks the fifth-straight year the event will be held at the venue. The Ford Center, which opened in November 2011, is an 11,000-seat arena located in the core of Evansville's downtown district. The 290,000-square foot facility serves as home of Evansville Thunderbolts of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the University of Evansville men's basketball team. The Ford Center also serves as host to numerous sporting events and concerts on an annual basis.
The Racers (28-2, 18-0 OVC) are the top seed in this week in Evansville and they enter the postseason with the most wins in NCAA D-I and tied with South Dakota for the nation's longest win streak at 18.
Ford Center Clear Bag Policy
As part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, the Ford Center is aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues. Fans should be aware that there is now a "Clear Bag Policy" in effect at the Ford Center.
Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
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