UNCASVILLE, Conn. (September 4, 2019) -The WNBA announced Tuesday, September 3 the Conference Players of the Week for action during the week of August 26. Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week while Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was named from the Western Conference.
Williams and the Sun went 2-0 defeating the Seattle Storm 89-72 and the New York Liberty 94-84. The South Florida product averaged 21.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 4.5 apg over the two game span.
Against the Storm, Williams shot 50% from the field and scored 17 points. She also grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists. In the the following game against the Liberty, she scored her 4th 20+ point game of the season. Williams scored 26 points, her second highest scoring game of the season, while also recording six rebounds and five assists.
The Sun compete on both Wednesday, September 4 against the Dallas Wings at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 6 against the Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all games at Mohegan Sun Arena available now. Visit ConnecticutSun.com or call 877-SUN-TIXX to purchase.