The Ohio Valley Conference announced on Monday afternoon that Sophomore Guard Dontrez Williams has been named the OVC Newcomer of The Week for the second time this season. Williams averaged 21 points, five rebounds, and six steals per game last week at SEMO and UT Martin and has scored 20 or more points in five games played this season, with four of those coming in his last five games played. 

Williams started his week shining on the National stage Thursday night at SEMO scoring 22 points on 8-13 shooting from the floor and recording a career-high seven steals in the Lions 88-76 victory over the Redhawks. The Sophomore from Sikeston, Mo followed that performance with a game-high 20 points at UT Martin on Saturday afternoon and added another five steals to his weekly and season totals. Dontrez is averaging 19.0 points per game during conference play which ranks second among all players in the OVC and he leads the conference in steals per game during OVC contests with an average of 3.43 steals per game. 

Lindenwood will return to Hyland Arena on Thursday night as they will host Tennessee Tech. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.