Destiny Ryles and Tori Williams Named ECC Player & Defensive Player of the Week

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Destiny Ryles and Tori Williams were named this week's ECC Player and Defensive Player of the Week.

Ryles averaged 14.5 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game, 6.5 assists per game, and 6.0 steals per game in a 2-0 conference week for the Firebirds, shooting at 44.4% from the field. In UDC's comeback 64-58 win over Queens, Ryles had 15 points, eight steals, seven rebounds, and five assists. Ryles also stacked the stat sheet in UDC's 81-63 win over Molloy, with 14 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and four steals. The UDC junior guard tops the conference and ranks third nationally in total assists (50) and total steals (30) for the UDC Firebirds, who now sit 8-0 on the year (2-0 ECC). 

Williams led the Firebirds to a 2-0 week, averaging 26.0 points per game and shooting at 70 percent (22-for-32) from the field. The UDC junior guard/forward also averaged 7.5 rebounds per game, 1.5 blocks per game, and 1.5 steals per game. In the win over Georgian Court, Williams led all scorers with 23 points while pulling down five rebounds and making two steals and two blocks. In the win over Southern Connecticut State, Williams turned in her first double-double of the season with a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. Williams tops the conference and ranks 18th nationally in total field goals made (55)

The Firebirds will continue conference play on Wednesday, hosting St Thomas Aquinas College at 5:30pm.