A Mississippi State University football player died Wednesday morning.
the student’s death, saying it is “deeply saddened” to learn of the death of freshman student-athlete Samuel Westmoreland.
“We are heartbroken by the sudden loss of Sam Westmoreland. Mississippi State is a family, and we are all mourning during this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Westmoreland family and everyone who knew and loved Sam,” MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen said. Westmoreland, who was set to turn 19 on Friday, graduated from Tupelo High School. He was an offensive lineman for MSU and majoring in industrial technology, according to“My prayers are with Sam’s family and friends, his MSU teammates and coaches, and the Tupelo community during this most difficult time,” MSU President Mark E. Keenum said.released a statement, saying the university’s athletic family is “heartbroken by the sudden death” of Westmoreland.
The university said the incident remains under investigation and is working with authorities, including the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, coroner’s office and the MSU Athletics Department.
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