Money Williams Earns ACC Co-Player of the Week

Boston College guard Money Williams received the ACC’s Co-Player of the Week award on November 9 after a standout showing in the Eagles’ 71-55 victory against UMass at Boston’s TD Garden on Friday. The honor was shared with Thijs De Ridder, a Virginia forward. He was named the ACC’s preseason player of the year for 2026-27.

Williams scored 35 points on 10-for-22 shooting and made all 13 of his free throws. He added nine rebounds, five assists and a steal, committing just one turnover. The performance came in Boston College’s second game of the season, and its second win.

The Montana transfer had scored 22 points, with four assists and five rebounds, in his first game for the Eagles, a win over Wagner. After a difficult first half in that opener, he found his rhythm after halftime. Against UMass, his scoring was consistent throughout.

Williams became the first Boston College player in more than 30 years to score at least 35 points while also recording at least five rebounds and five assists. Coach Luke Murray praised Williams’ individual play and said it helped build confidence across the team. Williams credited his teammates’ encouragement to keep shooting after his early misses against Wagner.

De Ridder averaged 18.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists in Virginia wins over Drexel, Northeastern and Arkansas, and recorded eight steals during the week. Boston College is scheduled to host Maryland East Shore at Conte Forum on Tuesday, with tipoff set for 7 p.m.