ESPN: Omaha University striker Deng Mayal died in drowning at the age of 22

Hupu August 19th According to ESPN, University of Omaha striker Deng Mayar died in a drowning accident on Saturday, and the school announced the news on Sunday. Mayal is only 22 years old and has transferred from North Dakota State University this offseason.

According to news reports, Mayal appeared at the Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah at the time, and the two struggled in the water. According to Fox 13 TV in Salt Lake City, Mayar's friend swam to the shore, but returned to the water to save Mayar.

Meyal continued to struggle and sink underwater, and he never surfaced again. Rescuers salvaged his body late Saturday night, according to news reports. His friend was taken to the hospital and expected to recover. Chris Cruchfield, head coach of the University of Omaha men's basketball team, said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to learn about Deng's death. After two years of fighting with him, we are very happy to be recruited and he has made great progress this summer.

Mayal is a happy person and makes our culture better. We will miss him so much. Jody and I, as well as our entire team, extend our concerns and prayers to Deng's family, friends and teammates."

2.03 meters tall Mayal grew up in Salt Lake City and averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game at the University of North Dakota last season.

He scored 12 points and 7 rebounds in the 92-79 victory over South Dakota in the final game of the University of North Dakota season. After the season, he transferred to the University of Omaha.