The athletic department released a statement moments ago clarifying the status of Terrapin men’s soccer defender Alex Lee:
“On Saturday, Oct. 10, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Alex Lee was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in the District of Columbia. Within minutes, he was transported to George Washington University Hospital where he was given first-class care. He has shown incredible progress over the past two days and is currently listed in stable condition. Alex will be out of practice and competition indefinitely. Currently, no timetable has been set for his return to the field. Alex is an important member of the Maryland Men’s Soccer team and has the full support of the entire Maryland Soccer family and athletic department. As this is a private matter, we will have no further comment while we continue to support and assist Alex, his family, and our student-athletes during this difficult and trying period.”
More to come on the blog and in tomorrow’s print edition.
Jonas Shaffer is The Diamondback’s men’s soccer beat writer. He can be reached at shaffer@umdbk.com. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/jonas_shaffer.