As a prolific attackman, Watson garnered numerous awards and helped lead the Virginia Cavaliers to two NCAA national championship appearances, one in 1994 and one in 1996.
The Virginia attack unit consisting of Watson, Doug Knight, and Tim Whiteley is regarded as among the best of all time,[5][6][7] leading the nation in offensive output and setting several ACC records.
Watson was also selected for the 1998 U.S. National Team and scored 12 goals and 8 assists for 20 total points in the 1998 World Lacrosse Championship held in Baltimore, Maryland.
The NCAA subsequently banned this practice in 1998 due to safety concerns and difficulty in officiating the play.
In 2004, Watson scored 39 goals with eight assists for 47 total points, including a six-goal game against the Rochester Rattlers.
The Los Angeles Riptide ceased operations before the 2009 season due to the economic downturn in the United States.