Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson sits in sorrow on the bench prior to the game against UT-Martin on Nov. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena. It was after a moment of silence for his grandfather who died this past Veteran's Day.
Erik Stevenson was visibly upset ahead of Saturday’s game against UT-Martin, and rightfully so. Before the national anthem, a moment of reflection was held to honor Ron Wilson, Stevenson’s grandfather, who died unexpectedly on Monday while watching his beloved Seattle Seahawks.
He was 71.
Stevenson was 1,800 miles away from the man who he called his “favorite person” on the face of the Earth the day he died.