University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

2014 (Junior):  Baker appeared in a variety of different positions for the team including midfield and defense and played in 17 games.  She started in 10 of these fixtures and tied for first place in the team for assists. In a 1-0 victory over Central Arkansas she assisted the lone goal with a great pass from the wing and also assisted the Cardinals only goal in a 1-1 draw against Abilene Christian in the latter half of the season. She fired a total of eight shots with six shots on goal.  She was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2013 (Sophomore): Baker played in all 19 games for the Cardinals in her sophomore year. She started in three but became an important option from the sideline and scored three goals for UIW. Her first career goal as a Cardinal came from a 15-yard shot after taking on two defenders that sealed a 6-0 win against Texas A&M-International. She scored a spectacular goal against UT-Permian Basin that saw her shoot a loose ball from 35 yards out that flew over the fingertips of the goalkeeper into the back of the net. She finished the year with one assist and 20 shots and was named onto the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2012 (Freshman):  Baker played sparingly for the Cardinals as a true freshman, but saw action in three games.  She was named to the LSC Commissioner's Honor Roll.

High School:  Baker starred in soccer at Hendrickson High School and also competed in volleyball, golf, basketball, track and softball.  She earned First Team All-District 49-4A honors as a senior.  She was twice named academic all-district and honorable mention all-district.  She led HHS to a pair of Bi-District and Area championships in her career.  She played for the Lonestar Soccer Club.

Personal:  Baker is the daughter of Troy and Nancy Baker and is studying nutrition.  She has a brother, Tyler Baker, and was born on July 27, 1994.  Her greatest sports memory is beating Lake Travis on a 30-yard shot to snap an 8-year losing streak.  She is a member of the Student Dietetic Association at UIW.