UConn redshirt junior linebacker Eli Thomas suffered a stroke last Wednesday, the school and Thomas's family announced on Monday.
According to the statement, Thomas, who was hospitalized for undisclosed reasons, had the stroke before a morning weightlifting session on Oct. 10 and was immediately sent to a local hospital. The team said Thomas is "making good progress toward recovery" and is in stable condition.
Thomas's mother, Mary Beth Turner, thanked UConn's staff and athletic trainers in the statement. She emphasized that "without their quick response, this horrible situation could have been devastating."
"Thank you all for your love and well wishes for Eli," Turner said.