ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Officials have provided new details after a Claflin University student died on campus over the weekend.

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle said 21-year-old Savion Brown, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died on Sunday. According to Fogle, a call to 911 stated Brown collapsed while playing basketball in a gym on campus.

Fogle added that EMS arrived and rendered aid to Brown before he was taken to a hospital, where he later passed away.

Claflin University confirmed Brown’s death in a statement on Sunday, identifying him as a senior computer science major.

In its statement, Claflin said Brown was a valued member of its community.

“His presence will be greatly missed,” the school said. “Please keep Savion’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers d

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