College football player Tyler Ulrich dies five days after ‘traumatic injury’ during game
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Southern Nazarene University announced the death of sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, five days after he sustained a traumatic injury during a football game against Ouachita Baptist.
- Ulrich was injured during a 49-14 loss on Saturday, with the game delayed for nearly an hour as he received medical attention before being hospitalized.
- The university has not disclosed the specific cause of death or details of the injury, but Ulrich died in the hospital surrounded by family, teammates, and friends.
- SNU held a campuswide prayer chapel in Ulrich’s honor and canceled their upcoming game against Southwestern Oklahoma State.
- Coaches and university officials described Ulrich as a devoted, strong, and joyous individual, expressing deep sorrow over his passing.
