University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

2022-23:
• Saw action in 24 games coming off the bench
• Recorded two assists in four games
• Went 2-for-2 from 3-point range for six points vs CSU (1/26)
• Had quite the break-out performance scoring a career-high 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting and 3-for-4 from the free throw line with a 3-pointer vs NKU (1/15).
• Went 2-for-2 form 3-point range in the Titans’ first #HLWBB win of the season over RMU (1/7).
• Scored five points hitting first career 3-pointer at MKE (12/29).
• Grabbed career-best five rebounds at MSU (12/18)  
• Had eight points coming off the bench at CSU (12/4)
• Saw first game action at ND (11/7) 

2021-22:
• Started in two of 26 games played
• Grabbed a rebound  in career debut for the Titans at Loyola (11/9)
• Recorded first career points going 2-for-2 from the free throw line  vs YMU (11/20)
• Had six points with three steals and four rebounds  at Canisius (11/23).
• Dished a career-high six assists vs WMU (12/8).
• Added two steals vs North Dakota (12/18) and at Purdue Fort Wayne (1/8).
• Scored career-best eight points going 3-for-5 from the field and 2-for-3 from the charity stripe with a pair of assists and rebounds vs NKU (1/13).
• Continued to be a spark off the bench with six points and five rebounds with two assists vs Wright State (1/15).
• Had first career block with two points  at YSU (1/28).
• Chipped in with five points  vs Milwaukee (2/10).
• Converted on a clutch three-point play hoop hitting a lay-up with a strong take to the while being fouled in the process. She hit the ensuing free throw giving the Detroit Mercy a 58-57 lead with 1:26 left helping the Titans to their first win of the season snapping a 29-game losing streak at UIC (2/14).
• Matched career-best three steals while adding four points vs PFW (2/17).
• Made first career start vs CSU (2/19).
• Made second career start scoring two points vs CSU (2/21).

High School:
• Named the GMC Player of the Year as a senior in 2020-21.
• Earned First Team All-County & First Team All Conference accolades for the Trojans.
• Helped team to unbeaten records in county play for two seasons in a row as the squad won county titles in both seasons.
• Won first county championship in 19 years.
• Scored more than 800 points during high school career.

Personal:
Full name: Akyia Saadiyyah Baker.
Parents: Saad Baker & Tanisha Banks.
Siblings: Tysheem, Destinee, Saad, Jayden and Journee.