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2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster

Mark Black
Steve Woltmann

Makiyah Williams #23 Guard/Forward

  • Height:
    6-0
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Highschool:
    Trinity
  • Hometown:
    Chicago, Ill.

Summary

Biography

2024-25 (Senior):

  • Played in 28 games, starting in 22 of them.
  • Co-lead the team in scoring, averaging 9.5 points per game. Fourth on the team in blocks with 10.
  • Dropped 25 points against Green Bay on Nov. 13.
  • Sank three triples against No. 10 LSU on Dec. 19.
  • Scored in double figures in 13 games.


2023-2024 (Junior):

  • Named to the 2024 MVC All-Conference Third Team and MVC All-Newcomer Team.
  • Played in all 34 games for the Flames, and made three starts.
  • Led the team in scoring at 12.9 PPG, ranking 14th in the Valley.
  • Was UIC’s leading scorer in 14 contests.
  • Scored a season-high 28 points versus SEMO (11/17/23).
  • Finished the season with 25 double-digit scoring games, with 14 of those games featuring at least 15+ points.
  • Tallied a double-double once against Valpo, with 17 points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes (2/4/24).
  • Earned Newcomer of the Week honors from the Valley (11/20/23).
Prior to UIC:
  • Joined the Flames after spending two seasons at Marquette.
  • Played in 38 games over two seasons for the Golden Eagles.
  • Collected nine rebounds and blocked three shots, both career-highs against Saint Francis.
  • Scored a career-high nine points against Seton Hall.
High School / Personal:
  • Finished her senior season averaging 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks.
  • Named to the 2020-2021 The News Gazette Illinois All-State team. 
  • Made the Pioneer Press All-Area First Team and the IHSA Class 3A First Team her junior season.
  • In her junior year, she averaged 20.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.3 steals and 1.9 assists.
  • Key part in helping Trinity High School to a regional title and an appearance in the state tournament.
  • Concluded her high school career as a three-time all-conference selection.
  • Earned IHSA All-State Honorable Mention as a sophomore in 2018-19.
  • Played AAU on the Chicago Hoops Express for coach Jerald Davis.
  • Parents are Marquita Ross and Kevin Williams.
  • Majoring in communications.

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2023-24Junior

    Guard/Forward
    6'0"
    23
  • 23

    2024-25Senior

    Guard/Forward
    6'0"
    23