Dacie Watterson

Bio

As a Sophomore

• Helped Tampa win the 2025 Sunshine State Conference title and the program’s first-ever NCAA South Region Championship.
• Member of the first team in school history to reach the NCAA Championship Finals and finish as national runner-up.
• Appeared in 31 games, contributing as a pinch runner, and designated player.
• Scored 11 runs and stole 2 bases.
• Reached base and scored in the NCAA South Super Regional win over Auburn-Montgomery (5/16).
• Scored a run in the NCAA Championship win over Spring Hill (5/8).
• Delivered a 2-RBI triple in a pinch-hit appearance against West Liberty (3/7).
• Scored in back-to-back games against Saint Leo (2/14–2/15) and again versus Caldwell (3/12).
• Reached base and scored in a win over Eckerd (4/26).
• Made her only start of the season as designated player against Eckerd (4/26).
• Recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage behind the plate with 8 putouts and 1 assist.
• Used primarily as a pinch runner and spark plug off the bench throughout the season.

As a Freshman (JU)

• Enrolled at Jacksonville University as a true freshman in 2024.
• Played in 40 games, starting 27 for the Dolphins.
• Hit .200, registering 2 doubles, 9 RBI and 11 runs.
• Registered first career hit, also reaching base twice against Iowa (2/24).
• Drove in 2 runs against Florida State (3/3).
• Had 3 RBI in series with Austin Peay (4/6-7).

High School

• Graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School.
• Was a three-year team captain for the Senators.
• Played shortstop for coach Jerry Shepherd.
• Named female athlete of the year.
• Four-year all-conference.
• Scholar athlete of the year.
• Also played for Florida Storm.
• Helped team to 18u Gold Nationals runner-up.

Personal

• Volunteered giving lessons to kids who play at rec league.
• Recipient of Scheidel Scholarship.
• Business major.
• Daughter of Christina Hines.
• Has an older brother, Dallas.
• Birthdate: 6/3/2005.