Men's Basketball Player of the Week (January 12, 2015)

1/13/2015 12:00:00 AM

Jerah'me Williams, Point Park University -- Men's Basketball Player of the Week

5-9 Junior – Youngstown, OH

Point Park University junior Jerah'me Williams was named the KIAC men's basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, January 12^th. This is his second player of the week award of the season.

Point Park University finished the week 2-0, earning a pair of conference wins against Rio Grande and IU Kokomo. For the week, Williams averaged 25 points, 2 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 64 percent (16-of-25) from the field and 45.5 percent (5-of-11) from behind the 3-point line. The junior guard recorded 27 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals in a 98-96 win at Rio Grande. He finished the week with 23 points and 9 assists in a 107-93 win against IU Kokomo. His 20 points per game average is 2^nd in the KIAC and 25^th in NAIA Division II. Williams also leads the KIAC with 7 assists per game with ranks 4^th nationally.

The Pioneers are currently 10-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play. They will return to action on January 20^th when they host Cincinnati Christian University.