Overview

• University of Nebraska–Omaha confirmed the death of 22-year-old transfer-forward Deng Mayar after his body was recovered late Saturday in Blackridge Reservoir.
• Authorities temporarily closed the reservoir and launched an investigation after an intensive search and recovery effort that employed a submersible robot and dive teams.
• Mayar’s friend, 21-year-old Sa Mafutaga, reached shore, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
• Omaha head coach Chris Crutchfield and North Dakota coach Paul Sather issued statements praising Mayar’s character and expressing deep grief over his passing.
• Mayar, who averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 rebounds at North Dakota last season, had just transferred to Omaha this offseason in anticipation of the Summit League season.