USI's Lewis passes away after win at KWC
Ray Simmons, USI Sports Information
1/15/2010 1:07:16 AM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana senior center Jeron Lewis (Ft. Wayne, Indiana) passed away Thursday evening at Owensboro Medical Health Center after suffering an injury in the basketball game at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Lewis fell hard to the floor with just over four minutes to play and was rushed to the hospital. No more details are available at this time.
“The University community is heartbroken with the passing of this outstanding young man,” said USI President Linda L.M. Bennett. “Jeron was an excellent example of a student athlete who strove to be the best that he could be. He will be truly missed, not only by his teammates, but by the University community. Our prayers are with Jeron’s family in their time of need.”
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