Flint, Mich. — The Flint City Bucks are deeply saddened to share that star defender Eugene Quaynor has passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Eugene was also a captain and star NCAA player and graduate student at Oral Roberts University.

According to FOX23 News in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his car was struck from behind Wednesday night at a stop light by an SUV traveling at an excessive speed.  Tulsa police are currently investigating the incident.

Eugene was a much-loved member of the Bucks’ team, as well as the Flint community.  In addition to being a true warrior on the pitch, he was always eager to do community service work, free youth clinics and charity events.  This fall, he was in the midst of his fourth season with the Golden Eagles and had embarked upon his masters degree.

Originally from Ghana and born to Daniel Quaynor and Hasila Haruna, he recently earned his bachelor’s degree in Arts & Cultural Studies.

A statement to the university community read as follows:

“Eugene was from Ghana and a beloved member of the ORU men’s soccer team. He was a team captain and known for his captivating smile. Eugene’s presence is missed. Thank you for your prayerful support of the family in this time of bereavement.”