Belmont Abbey freshman Michael McGuire collapsed following a pre-season fitness test Aug. 16 and died five days later after being hospitalized. Campus membersset up vigils and organized memorials for him.  “It’s just heartbreaking,” said Angelina Starr, a freshman basketball player. “Like the second day and hisparents go home thinking, like, ‘My son’s at college.’ And then something tragic like this happens.” The soccer field was painted with a No. 5 in memory of McGuire.

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