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Southern Nazarene Safety Tyler Ulrich Dies at Age 21
The sophomore passed away five days after a traumatic injury sustained during a game against Ouachita Baptist.
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Details of the Incident
Southern Nazarene University announced Thursday that safety Tyler Ulrich died at age 21. The sophomore suffered the injury during a contest versus Ouachita Baptist that ended 49-14. Medical attention delayed the game for nearly an hour before he was taken to a hospital. The school described the injury as traumatic but provided no further details on its nature or the cause of death.
Ulrich's Time on the Field
Ulrich came from Azle, Texas and was in his third season with the program. He had made 16 starts across 20 games played, including six starts this season. His 36 tackles placed him third on the team. Southern Nazarene currently stands at 1-5.
Team Response and Schedule Change
The school canceled its scheduled game at Southwestern Oklahoma State for Saturday. University athletics noted the loss is deeply felt across campus and asked for prayers for his family, friends and teammates. The head coach described Ulrich as a man of God who showed quiet strength and loyalty.
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