Star New Mexico State University soccer player, 20, is found dead in her home just days after her birthday
- Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state college, was found unresponsive at her residence in New Mexico at about 7am Monday
- She had just turned 20 days before she was found dead in circumstances police said was not suspicious
- Mario Moccia, the university’s director of athletics, described her as an ‘amazing young woman’
A star soccer player at New Mexico State University has been found dead in her home just days after celebrating her 20th birthday.
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state college, was found unresponsive at at about 7am Monday at her residence on El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, NM.
The Las Cruces Police Department are investigating the young woman’s untimely death, but said they ‘have no reason to believe it is suspicious or the result of criminal activity,’ Fox News reported.
School officials were shocked and saddened to learn about their classmates death, calling the young soccer star ‘an amazing young woman.’
The university’s director of athletics, Mario Moccia, confirmed the young woman’s death in a statement on Tuesday.
‘Yesterday, we lost an amazing young woman, and we are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a member of our Aggie family,’ Moccia said.
‘Thalia had a vibrant personality and those who were fortunate enough to spend time with her knew she had a bright future ahead of her.’
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state college, was found unresponsive at her residence on El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team earn its first conference title in history
School officials were shocked and saddened to learn about their classmates death, calling the young soccer star ‘an amazing young woman’
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team earn its first conference title in history.
She started in 20 games and recording two assists. She finished her sophomore campaign fourth in total minutes played, the news outlet reported.
Before her tragic death, she was entering her third season as a defender for the Aggies.
‘The New Mexico State community is very tight-knit, and this tragedy is felt throughout,’ Moccia added.
‘Our most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Thalia’s family and friends in this time of mourning.’
Head Coach Rob Baarts was shaken by the young athlete’s sudden passing.
‘The sudden loss of Thalia has completely rocked our Aggie soccer families’ world,’ Baarts said in a statement.
‘T was an inspiration and rock to this team. She will be missed but not forgotten. Her spirit will be with us everyday, on and off the pitch. I will always love you T!
The Las Cruces Police Department are investigating the young woman’s untimely death, but said they ‘have no reason to believe it is suspicious or the result of criminal activity,’ Fox News reported
The Las Cruces police and fire departments extended their heartfelt condolences to Chaverria’s family, teammates, friends and the entire New Mexico State community.
