Senior forward Marie Baker passes a ball during some drills at practice Monday in Lantz Arena. Baker is known for her passion and devotion to basketball and to the team, even though past injuries have kept her on the sidelines.(Audrey Sawyer/The Daily Eas

Her teammates and coach say she is a piece of the puzzle every team needs but not many have. They describe her as a selfless, encouraging teammate who defines excellence.

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