Southern Nazarene University football player dies after injury
KOCO • • sports
Key Points:
- Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore defensive back for Southern Nazarene University, died after sustaining a traumatic injury during a football game against Ouachita Baptist last weekend.
- Ulrich was hospitalized in critical condition following the injury and passed away surrounded by family, teammates, and friends.
- Southern Nazarene University canceled its scheduled game against SWOSU in response to Ulrich's death and held a campus-wide prayer chapel to support the community.
- Details about the nature of Ulrich's injury have not been released, but the incident was described by a play-by-play announcer as one of the most heartbreaking he had witnessed.
- A GoFundMe has been set up to support Ulrich’s family, and university counseling services are available to help students and staff cope with the loss.
