The Alabama State women’s soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players. Alexandria Ayers died on this past weekend after an extended battle with Lupus.
“Anytime a young person passes away so early in life is sad,” Head Coach Jodie Smith said. “But to have it be a member of our team brings home the idea of how important those lifelong friendships and memories you make with your teammates are so precious.”
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The Atlanta native played two seasons with the Hornets, and sat out the 2013 school year to deal with her disease. An on-campus memorial is planned for her on Wednesday morning.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her Alabama State family.