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Williams named MVC Defensive Player of the Year

MOLINE, Ill. — Camary Williams' breakout season was further honored on Thursday evening as the senior guard became the third-ever University of Evansville women's basketball player to lay claim to the Missouri Valley Conference's Defensive Player of the Year award.

"This is a great accomplishment," Williams said of the award. "I've always prided myself on playing good defense. That's how I get going on offense. I love playing defense, and I'm really thankful for receiving this award."

The honor was presented between opening round games at Hoops in the Heartland on Friday evening.

Williams, a native of Ft.