EUGENE, Ore. – The 2024 Conference USA newcomer of the year, Dezianna “Dez” Patmon, is transferring to Oregon, coach Melyssa Lombardi announced Thursday.
Patmon, an infielder who will be a senior in 2025, belted 15 home runs and drove in 43 runs last season for New Mexico State. She also hit 11 doubles for a .748 slugging percentage. In 55 games (52 starts), Patmon went 60-for-155 (.387) at the plate, scored 40 runs and stole 14 bases. She hit a pair of home runs against Liberty in the CUSA Tournament and had a season-high six RBI March 9 versus Western Kentucky.
The San Diego, Calif., native played her first two collegiate seasons at North Carolina A&T where she hit .310 (78-of-252) with 15 doubles, 11 homers and 35 RBI. Patmon had a .508 slugging percentage and 14 stolen bases in two years with the Aggies.
“Dez is a big bat who can hit for power and average,” said Lombardi. “She has the ability to change the game with one swing and we expect her to step in and become a presence in the middle of our order right away.
“I love the energy that she brings to the game. She has one year left and is very motivated to be a big part of this team and finish her career on a high note.”
Dezianna “Dez” Patmon, INF (B-R/T-R), 5-6, Sr., San Diego, Calif. (Patrick Henry HS / North Carolina A&T / New Mexico State)
CAREER HONORS
– 2024 CUSA Newcomer of the Year
– 2024 All-CUSA First Team (DP/UTIL)
– 2024 CUSA All-Tournament Team
– 2022 Big South All-Freshman Team
BEFORE OREGON
A .339 career hitter in three collegiate seasons with 26 doubles, 26 home runs and 78 RBI … Has a career .600 slugging percentage with 28 stolen bases … Was named to the 2022 Big South all-freshman team after hitting .322 with four doubles, seven home runs and 24 RBI at North Carolina A&T in 2022 … Recorded first career four-hit game versus George Mason that season … Had a slugging percentage of .539 as a freshman … Hit .299 with 11 doubles as a sophomore (2023) for the Aggies … Had a career-best nine-game hitting streak as a sophomore … In two seasons with NCA&T, hit .310 (78-of-252) with 15 doubles, 11 homers and 35 RBI, plus a .508 slugging percentage and 14 stolen bases … Transferred to New Mexico State for her junior season (2024) … After hitting 15 home runs and driving in 43 runs, was named the Conference USA newcomer of the year … Also named All-CUSA first team … In 55 games (52 starts), Patmon went 60-for-155 (.387) at the plate, scored 40 runs, hit 11 doubles with a .748 slugging percentage and stole 14 bases … Had a season-high six RBI March 9 versus Western Kentucky … Hit a pair of home runs against Liberty in the CUSA Tournament and was named to the all-tournament team.
CAREER HIGHS
Hits: 4, vs. George Mason (Feb. 20, 2022)+
Runs: 3, 2x, last vs. Arizona (Apr. 9, 2024)*
RBIs: 6, vs. Western Kentucky (Mar. 9, 2024)*
Doubles: 2, vs. FIU (Apr. 14, 2024)*
Triples: 1, vs. Quinnipiac (Mar. 14, 2023)+
Home Runs: 2, vs. Liberty (May 9, 2024)*
Stolen Bases: 2, vs. Arizona (Apr. 9, 2024)*
Hitting Streak: 9 games, Feb. 26-Mar. 14, 2023+
+ while at North Carolina A&T
* while at New Mexico State
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Patrick Henry High School … Batted .329 and recorded a .986 fielding percentage in her sophomore season … Hit .400 with a .947 fielding percentage in her junior season … Was named second-team All-Western in 2019 and made the honor roll in 2018-2020 … Also played varsity golf in 2018 and 2019 … Club program was Athletics Jendro.
PERSONAL
Parents are Amanda and Darryl Patmon … Brother Dezmon was a four-year letterman at wide receiver at Washington State who later played in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts … Uncle DeWayne Patmon played linebacker at Michigan and for the New York Giants (2000-01).
Dez Patmon on Oregon
“Oregon felt like the perfect fit from the start! The culture and team dynamic built by Coach Lombardi and the entire staff is unlike any other program. The comfortable relationship formed with the coaches during my visit made me feel right at home. Their combined expertise and experience fill me with excitement for my future development. Additionally, the endless opportunities that UO has to offer is inspiring. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Duck family and privileged to compete alongside this incredible group of women!”
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