NaJ Watson, a sophomore at Georgia Southern, has been named Sun Belt Women's Track Performer of the Year, achieving the first such honor for the university. Watson notably secured the conference championship in the 200m and anchored the 4x400 team to victory with a meet and school record time. Additionally, she was recognized as the High-Point Scorer at the Sun Belt Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Watson's personal best time in the 200m: 23.38
  • Time set by the 4x400 team: 3:40.99
  • Watson's individual points at the Sun Belt Championships: 20.5
State of Play
  • NaJ Watson named Sun Belt Women's Track Performer of the Year
  • Watson became the conference champion in the 200m at the indoor championships
  • Watson anchored the 4x400 team to a meet and school record
  • Alanna Smith was crowned conference champion in the 400m
  • Imani Moore earned third team all-conference
Bottom Line

NaJ Watson's exceptional performance and recognition as the Sun Belt Women's Track Performer of the Year mark a historic achievement for Georgia Southern University, underlining the rising prowess of their track and field program.