Nebraska’s Brice Williams wins Big Ten Player of the Week

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Big Ten Conference on Monday honored Brice Williams as the Big Ten Player of the Week.

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The 6-foot-7 senior led the Huskers to wins over No. 18 Illinois and No. 16 Oregon to overcome a six-game losing streak.

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Throughout that stretch, Williams averaged 27.5 points, seven and a half rebounds and five assists per game.

In an 80-74 overtime win over Illinois, Williams scored 27 points, including eight of Nebraska’s 10 points in overtime.

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This is Williams’ second player of the week honor this season, last bringing it home on Dec. 16.