Kansas City, Mo. -- Missouri Southern senior kicker/punter Nick Williams has been named the MIAA Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office and presented by Mammoth Turf. 

Williams, a native of Kirkwood, Mo., helped the Lions to a 30-13 road win at Northeastern State this past weekend. 

The senior continued to be consistent and steady as he had four punts for 166 yards, averaging 41.5 yards, including a long of 56 and three inside the 20. Williams hit his only field goal attempt of the evening, a 36-yard try late in the fourth.

Williams and the Lions play host to Central Oklahoma this Saturday. Kickoff from Fred G. Hughes Stadium is set for 5 pm.