Getting to know...Mari Williams
Please list your preferred pronouns: She her
Date of Birth: 10/24/2004
Birth Location: Libertyville, Illinois

Social Media
Instagram: Mari.Williams.11
Twitter: Mari.Williams.11
 
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer and Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Illinois skyway first team all-conference all region
Favorite sports memory?  Scoring the most goals my freshman year of college
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Myself and my family
 
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Sports Psychologist/ Social Worker

Family
Daughter of Thaddeus Williams and Auriel Martin
Brothers and/or sisters: Sirye, Meechie, Dre , Jay , Thad

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I can play the violin
What is your dream job? Professional soccer player
Why did you choose Chicago State? High level of soccer and team environment
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Traveling and shopping
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Fc Barcelona
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Hardworking and determined
What is your favorite food? Seafood or chicken and rice
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? In n Out
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family and I want to be better for myself
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  “Nothing is given to you must grind for everything you want in life.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Messi, Kobe Bryant
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Professional soccer player with multiple business
How many languages do you speak? English but I am currently learning Spanish
 
CAREER HONORS
2024-25 FRESHMAN
Saw action in 16 games, secured 825.18 minutes played, scored one (1) goal, one (1) game-winning goal, logged 13 shot attempts, and nine (9) shots on goal.