Collegiate student-athletes must deal with a challenge that most other college students do not have to face: balancing the rigors of their classes and schoolwork with the demands of their practice, workout and competition schedule. In order to excel in their sport, many student-athletes struggle to maintain the same intensity in the classroom. But there are some who thrive in both areas and truly embody the full meaning of the student-athlete. The UMBC women's basketball team is made up of 13 such people.