Week 9 Stats: 9 tackles (6 solo), 2.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 BrUp
Williams anchored a Merrimack defense that held the then top-scoring team in the NEC to just 10 points, including a scoreless second half, on Saturday. The sophomore linebacker recorded nine tackles — including six solo — and had 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks to lead the Warriors past Stonehill, 17-10, for their sixth straight victory. In addition, Williams, a New Rochelle, NY native, added a pass breakup and a key interception in the end zone that sealed the win on a 4th and 10 on Merrimack’s 27-yard line. This is Williams’ first-ever weekly award from the NEC.