North Carolina Central University Athletics

2012: In her junior season, Watts started and appeared in 20 games ... She scored a batting average of .167 with 9 hits and 7 runs scored with 54 at bats ... She also had a slugging percentage of .185 and an on base percentage of .211 ... On Feb. 11 against Elon, she showcased her arm by recording two assists from center field ... She posted good numbers on the base paths as she was 5-for-6 in steals ... Her most effective game was on Feb. 21 against  Campbell when she went 1-for-3 at the plate with 4 putouts and 1 steal .

2011: Advanced her playing time as a sophomore, appearing in all 37 contests with 36 starts … Notched 11 runs, 17 runs, one double and six RBIs with 87 times at bat for .207 slugging percentage … as the starting center fielder, Watts accomplished a .838 fielding percentage with 53 putouts and four assists on 68 chances … In a 3-4 loss to Delaware State, Watts amassed two runs, one hit and one hit on three chances at bat.

2010: In her freshman tenure, Watts appeared in 25 contest, and started 23 of those games ... Notched a .245 batting average on 49 times at bat ... Was third on the season in slugging at 43 percent ... Seized three doubles from the plate ... With 11 putouts, she held a .688 fielding percentage ... On April 10, Watts provide the Lady Eagles with a perfect game, going 2-for-2 and a triple against Savannah State ... In a single-game matchup against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Watts seized one run, two hits and three RBIs.
 
High School: Attended Whiteville High School, where she was a two-sport athlete ... Was also a member of the basketball team ... Was named Most Improved Player during her junior season ... Was named team Most Valuable Player for basketball during her senior campaign ... Was a member of the Honor Roll.
 
Personal: Mae’Risha Shada’ Watts ... Daughter of Melissa Smith ... Was born on January 9, 1991 in Whiteville, N.C. ... Enjoys reading and listening to music ... Her favorite things are being with family, eating and being with friends ... Majoring in physical education with an emphasis in athletic training.