A player for The Ohio State University men's soccer team died in a possible drowning at Apple Valley Lake.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Fikayo Idowu was recovered from the water around 8:30 Friday night, after rescue crews responded to a possible downing.
Idowu was taken to the Knox Community Hospital and then to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, where he later died.
According to the Ohio State Men's Soccer team roster, Idowu was a defender from Madison, Mississippi.
The OSU Department of Athletics released the following statement:
We learned last night of the tragic death of Fikayo Idowu, an outstanding young man who touched the lives of so many. Fikayo was a part of the men’s soccer program the last two years and was loved by his teammates and coaches. His family and loved ones are in our hearts and in our prayers during this time of grief.
Fikayo Idowu was a junior majoring in health & rehabilitation sciences and was an Ohio State Prominence Scholar and a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete. Arrangements are pending.
The official fan page for the Ohio State Buckeyes also posted a statement on Facebook:
A memorial for Idowu was planned for 9 p.m. Saturday at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
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