Williams Named SUNYAC Player of the Week

Sophomore Artie Williams (Newburgh, NY/Newburgh Free Academy) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Feb 22.

Last week Williams averaged 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 63.6 % from the field as the Hawks went 2-1 on the week. In Friday’s game against Potsdam, Williams had 18 rebounds (11 offensive rebounds), as well as, a game-high 22 points for her fifth double-double of the season. Williams also tallied 18 points in Saturday’s win over Plattsburgh.

New Paltz secures second place in the SUNYAC Tournament and will host Potsdam Tuesday night at 7pm.