Athletics

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Sycamore football student-athlete Edward Amankwah. He was 22 years old.

“We’re heartbroken over Edward’s passing, and our hearts go out to the Amankwah family and all of his loved ones,” said Head Coach Curt Mallory. “He was a quality young man who brought light into every room and left a lasting impact on his teammates, our coaching staff, and everyone fortunate enough to know him.”

Indiana State University alumni Charlie and Terri Lentz have generously made a gift through their estate plan to the women’s basketball program in support of advancing the development of student-athletes and enhancing the team’s resources to achieve excellence on the court and in the classroom.

Indiana State University President Mike Godard has selected Nathan Christensen as the Sycamores’ new Director of Athletics. Christensen will join Indiana State after serving as Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, SD, since 2021. He will start on July 1, 2024.

Christensen will be officially introduced at a later date during a public event, which will also be live-streamed through Indiana State Athletics. Details about the program will be announced soon.