CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Feb. 24, 2015) - On Monday night, the East Coast Conference honored LIU Post senior forward Tyuan Williams (Newark, N.J.) as its player of the week for his efforts in wins over Molloy and Queens last week.

Williams averaged a double-double in the two contests, amassing a team-leading 14.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game, as the Pioneers improved to 14-11 overall and 9-8 in ECC play. He scored 18 points and grabbed 15 boards in a 61-56 win versus Molloy last Wednesday (Feb. 18). Three days later, the Newark native poured in 11 points and collected nine rebounds in a 62-46 come-from-behind victory over Queens (Feb. 21).

Williams, who is being recognized as the ECC Player of the Week for the first time this season, is averaging 14.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game in 2014-15. He also carries a notable .508 field-goal percentage and .791 free-throw percentage. In addition, Williams is a part of a green and gold squad that currently ranks third in the country in defensive rebounding (29.8 rpg).

Williams and the Pioneers return to the hardwood tonight, when they face NYIT in their road finale at Recreation Hall in Old Westbury. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.