Somerset, NJ - Junior running back Dominique Williams (Bridgeton, NJ / Bridgeton / Milford Academy) was named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Offensive Player of the Week following his big performance in Wagner's 31-30 non-conference victory against Holy Cross this past Saturday at Hameline Field.

The win was the seventh-straight for a Seahawk team that will be looking for its first-ever NEC Championship and Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) automatic bid on Saturday, November 17 at 12:00 pm against Duquesne.

Williams' 224 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns in the Green & White's 31-30 comeback victory over the Patriot League's Crusaders. Williams was both Wagner's leading rusher and receiver in Week 11, running the ball 23 times for 177 yards to go along with a team-best five reception for 47 yards. His first score of the day, a five-yard rushing touchdown, gave Wagner a 14-3 lead with 3:48 remaining in the first half. After the visitors scored 24 unanswered points to take a 27-14 lead over the Seahawks, Williams helped lead the Green & White back. His 10-yard touchdown reception midway through the fourth quarter pulled Wagner to within one score at 30-24. 

Williams' seventh 100-yard game of the season helped the Garden State native to become the first conference player to top the 1,000-yard plateau this year. On the year, he has 1,064 yards on 200 carries (5.3 ypc) with nine touchdowns. His season-high total of 177, including 136 in the opening half, also vaulted Williams over the 1,000-yard plateau for the second-straight year.

The Garden State native made headlines earlier this week for helping with the Staten Island Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. For the Press of Atlantic City Article entitled "Bridgeton Athletes At Wagner Help Staten Island Recover From Damage From Sandy" click HERE

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Photography by Dave Saffran