RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that redshirt junior Thomas Williams, of the baseball team, is the Killers Golf UTRGV Student-Athlete of the Week.
 
Williams recorded his first-career multi-home run game, hitting a pair of 2-run shots while driving in a career-high tying four runs, during UTRGV's matchup against Baylor on Tuesday.
 
His first 2-run home run came in the first to put the Vaqueros up 2-0. His second, in the sixth, brought the Vaqueros within 9-6. He finished 3-for-4 on the evening.
 
The switch-hitting second baseman is heating up at the right time for the Vaqueros as he has hit five home runs over the last nine games.
 
On the season, Williams leads the team in walks (33), is second in RBIs (48), and is tied for second in home runs (8) and doubles (13).
 
UTRGV closes out the regular season against Texas State on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the orange out game, presented by Church's Texas Chicken at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear orange. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive free headbands, courtesy of Church's Texas Chicken. Fans can also compete in the most spirited fan contest, presented by Vaquero Outfitters.