Michigan State athletics suffered the loss of a student-athlete over the weekend as Olivia Long, 20, and a member of the women’s rowing team, died on Friday.
"We have lost a young, promising life way too early," Michigan State rowing coach Kim Chavers said in a statement. “Olivia was an excellent teammate who was invested in those around her and our program. As a captain, she connected with a lot of different people, and on a team as large as ours, team building is especially important. Our rowing family will miss her tremendously and will find a way to honor her legacy as we lean on one another to process our loss.