In the 1980–81 season, the team went 27–9 and he was named Women's Professional Basketball League Coach of the Year.
He lettered in basketball for three years while playing for the Owls and was named all-Southwest Conference as well as league Co-MVP in 1969.
He earned his degree in physical education and was immediately hired as assistant coach of the men's team.
Under the leadership of Don Knodel, Williams helped the Owls win the 1970 SWC championship.
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