Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 15). Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/southern-nazarene-announces-death-of-safety-tyler-ulrich-who-was-hurt-in-a-game-last-weekend/article_f7939628-9e1f-5d18-b052-5583007b80f4.html

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Southern Nazarene University announced that Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore safety who was injured during a game against Ouachita Baptist last weekend, died at age 21. The university did not disclose the cause of death or the nature of his injury beyond calling it "traumatic." Ulrich had been on the team for three seasons and started six games this year, ranking third in tackles with 36. In response to Ulrich’s passing, Southern Nazarene canceled their upcoming game against Southwestern Oklahoma State.
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Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore safety on the Southern Nazarene University (SNU) football team in Bethany, Oklahoma, died five days after sustaining a "traumatic injury" during a game against Ouachita Baptist on Saturday. The exact cause of death and nature of his injury have not been released by SNU officials. Ulrich was 21 years old and had been with the team for three seasons, starting in six games this year. During the game where he was injured, it was delayed for nearly an hour while medical attention was provided before he was transported to a hospital.

In response to his death, SNU’s athletics department shared on its X account that they were deeply saddened by the loss and urged the community to pray for Ulrich's family and friends. Coach Dustin Hada described Ulrich as a "man of God" who exemplified quiet strength and loyalty. As a result of these tragic circumstances, SNU has canceled their upcoming game scheduled for Saturday against Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

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BETHANY Okla. Oklahoma SNU Southern Nazarene University

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Ulrich PERSON · 4× SNU ORG · 3× BETHANY GPE · 2× Oklahoma GPE · 2× Tyler Ulrich PERSON · 2× Division II ORG · 1× Okla. GPE · 1× Ouachita Baptist ORG · 1× Southern Nazarene University ORG · 1× the SNU Athletics ORG · 1×

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BETHANY, Okla. (AP) — Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced on Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a “traumatic injury” during a game against Ouachita Baptist.
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Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend · assertive framing

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BETHANY, Okla. (AP) — Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced on Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a “traumatic injury” during a game against Ouachita Baptist. asserted
school → announce → Baptist
The Division II private school based in Bethany, Oklahoma, did not reveal the cause of death or the nature of Ulrich’s injury. asserted
school → base → injury
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich,” the SNU Athletics said in a post on its X account. asserted
Athletics → share → account
“This loss is deeply felt across our campus. asserted
loss → feel → campus
Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him,” the post read. asserted
post → know → him
“We ask that you join us in lifting them up in prayer.” asserted
you → ask → prayer
SNU coach Dustin Hada also posted on his X account by writing: “Man of God, ultimate example of quiet strength, loyal, worker, joyous. asserted
Hada → post → strength
That’s who Tyler was!!” asserted
Tyler → ’ → ?
Ulrich was hurt during a 49-14 loss on Saturday, with the game delayed for nearly an hour while the player received medical attention before being transported to a hospital. asserted
player → hurt → hospital
Ulrich, who was from Azle, Texas, was in his third season at SNU and had 16 starts in 20 games, including six starts this year. asserted
who → have → starts
He ranked third on the team with 36 tackles. asserted
He → rank → tackles
Southern Nazarene (1-5) has canceled it’s game at Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday. ___ asserted
Nazarene → cancel → Saturday
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