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Connors State's Ethan Dietz Dies After In-Game Injury as School Reviews Footage

Officials say early information points to a head injury.

Overview

  • Dietz, a 6-foot-8 sophomore forward from Arkansas, was injured in the second half of Saturday’s game at Grayson College in Denison, Texas.
  • He died Tuesday after the injury, the school said, and no formal cause of death has been released.
  • Connors State requested the game video for review and described the situation as developing.
  • The college canceled upcoming men’s games against Southern Arkansas University Tech and Grayson, and the women’s team also canceled two contests.
  • A campus vigil is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Warner, with school leaders and his coach issuing tributes to his character and impact.