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Aug. 13, 2015

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Gamecock History

  • Three-year letter-winner 1985-87
  • Played on Joyce Compton’s first South Carolina team
  • Hit .263 in her career (80 ABs)

Profile

  • Waters missed her first two years after tearing knee ligaments in different legs in 1983 and 1984.
  • Her favorite thing about being a student-athlete was being treated with respect by everyone.
  • She also enjoyed the atmosphere, saying it felt like family to her.
  • Her favorite moments on the field include the team’s winning streaks and being a part of those.
  • Waters also remarked about earning an All-Tournament Team award at an invitational after her knee surgeries.
  • She remarked on taking on the role of motivating others while not playing much and being ready when she was needed.

Current Life

  • Waters still lives in the Columbia area, in Wateree, working in industrial sales.

Interview conducted by Krystan White