Women's Soccer

Brizard on Watkins: “Another fighter in the middle, Jacquie is one of our mainstays in the midfield. She’s a tireless worker. She will do anything to win, which is that kind of mindset we want in the middle of the field. She’s going to dig into you, she’s going to tackle, she’s going to win balls, and that’s exactly what we want out of that position. “

In 2011 (Junior): Jacquie was one of Tech’s most efficient offensive threats in 2011, finishing with two goals and four points on the season. She played and started all 19 games and saw nearly 1,400 minutes on the season. Jacquie took 10 shots, putting seven on goal to post a shot-on-goal percentage of .700 and a shot percentage of .200. She scored both of her goals in a 4-1 win over UNC Asheville on Aug. 28, scoring on breakaways both times. One of those goals was the game-winner, coming in the 19th minute and giving Tech a 2-0 lead.

In 2010 (Sophomore):  Jacquie played in 16 games as a sophomore in 2010, starting two matches, and tying for third on the team in points with four. She scored a goal and was second on the team in assists with two. Her only goal on the season played a crucial role in helping Tech launch a comeback to take Louisiana Tech into sudden-death overtime on Sept. 15. She also provided a timely assist to help the Golden Eagles score their only goal of the game just before halftime in a 1-0 win over Southeast Missouri on Oct. 15. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll as well as the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

In 2009 (Freshman): Appearing in all 22 games for Tech, Jacquie posted a very efficient .647 shots-on-goal percentage in 2009. She was tied for third on the team in assists with two.

HIGH SCHOOL: Jacquie comes to Tennessee Tech from Mililani, Hawaii, as a forward. Through three seasons at Aiea High School, she has earned all-division first and second team honors, two team Most Outstanding Offensive Player awards, and has served as a team captain for soccer as well as cross-country.

CLUB/ODP EXPERIENCE: Jacquie has been to two US Club U-18 National championship tournaments, including a third place finish in 2007. She is a six-time ODP participant, and traveled to ODP camp five times. In 2008 she was selected as one of five soccer players from Hawaii to attend region IV camp in California.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Gearl and Janet Watkins…born June 4, 1991…full name is Jacqueline Leigh Watkins…majoring in Psychology.