Texas Tech, on Thursday, released a statement concerning the death of Brayden Coverdale, 21, in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Coverdale, a Tech student, was found dead Sunday after a day of drinking, officials said. Police in Orange Beach said it was possible that Coverdale’s cause of death was alcohol poisoning.
Orange Beach is a popular spring break destination.
Texas Tech said, “The loss of life is difficult, and especially touches us deeply when it’s one of our own. Our hearts and sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Brayden.”
Flags will be lowered on campus March 21. Coverdale was a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences.