Overview

• Herriman police said Mayar went underwater about 35 yards from shore around 5:40 p.m. while swimming with friend Sa Mafutaga, who was hospitalized and is expected to recover.
• Unified Fire Authority, South Jordan water-rescue teams and the Utah Highway Patrol dive team searched for hours; a UHP submersible found him at 10:40 p.m., and divers recovered his body around 11 p.m.
• Authorities say the incident remains under investigation, and Blackridge Reservoir has been closed until further notice.
• University leaders and coaches from Omaha and North Dakota issued statements mourning Mayar, a 6-foot-7/6-foot-8 forward preparing for his first season with the Mavericks.
• Family launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses that had surpassed $16,000 by Monday, and Herriman police asked witnesses to contact investigators.