Erica returns to the Lady RedHawks as a two-time letter winner. The 2008 team captain and on Erica netted a season-high 10 points in a win over Mount Mary College on 1/23/2009. On 1/13/2009 vs. Andrews she hauled in a career-high 9 boards. As a freshman, Baran started 22 of 24 games and was named the Lady RedHawks Most Improved Player that season. That same season Erica was named to the 2007 Judson University All-Tournament Team. "Erica is easily one of the best teammates we have, she possesses great work-ethic and always puts the team before individual goals. As a prep Erica starred in volleyball basketball and softball while at Hammond Morton High School. Erica is majoring in nursing.