B.J. Williams

Position:
Defender/Midfielder
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 165
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Flora, Miss.

2011 (Sophomore): Saw action in five games for the Tigers...Played a season-high 22 minutes against Nebraska-Omaha, attempting three shots in the contest and placed one on frame.

2010 (Freshman): Solid contributor off the bench as a freshman ... Appeared in 13 matches, including a start at UCF ... Took six shots as a forward during his freshman season ... Scored one goal, a 42nd-minute strike against Marshall ... In a season-high 36 minutes of action, fired a shot and assisted on Liam Collins' game-winner to beat Central Arkansas.

Prior to Memphis: Competed at club level for Chicago Fire Juniors of Mississippi ... Coached at club level by Steve Decou ... Part of Mississippi Olympic Development Program ... Competed at high school level for Madison Central High School ... Coached by Jay Harrison ... Named all-state as a junior ... Had 20 goals and eight assists for Madison Central ... Team went 16-1-1 in 2009 ... Also member of the track team in high school.

Personal: Born Nov. 26 in Texarkana, Texas ... Parents are Bennett and Velesha Williams ... Enjoys poetry.