Florida Worldwide College soccer participant Luke Knox has died on the age of twenty-two, the faculty introduced Thursday. Knox is the youthful brother of Buffalo Payments tight finish Dawson Knox.
"We're saddened by the sudden passing of Luke Knox, a member of the FIU Soccer program," the college's athletics division tweeted. "We ship our ideas and prayers to Luke's household, mates and teammates throughout this tough time."
Knox transferred to FIU within the offseason after enjoying with the College of Mississippi from 2018-2021. Mike Macintyre, who coached Knox at Ole Miss and FIU, remembered his participant fondly in an announcement.
"Phrases can't specific the heartfelt sorrow we really feel due to the passing of our teammate and pal Luke Knox...Whereas I admired his ardour for soccer, his real love for his household and teammates is what I'll all the time keep in mind," he wrote within the assertion, which was shared on Twitter. "He had a particular method of constructing everybody round him really feel snug and assured. Luke's household is particular to me, and they'll regularly be in my coronary heart and prayers throughout this tough time."
Throughout a Thursday press convention, Payments coach Sean McDermott despatched his condolences to Knox's household.
"Our hearts exit to Dawson and his household throughout this time," McDermott stated. "We're proper there with him, supporting him and his household. It is simply tragic information that I woke as much as this morning. We love him and we help him and it is simply unlucky information this morning."
The staff's official Twitter account additionally shared a tribute to Knox.
Knox was a highschool soccer star out of Tennessee and named first staff all-state by the the Tennessee Sports activities Writers Affiliation, based on Ole Miss. He performed each linebacker and tight finish throughout his collegiate profession.
A explanation for demise was not given.