Tyler Henry collapses at game against SEMO

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Photo by Emalee Jones

Tyler Henry, junior guard, watches his teammates defend against Morehead State University at the men’s basketball game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

7:55 p.m. Monday update: According to a tweet by Kristensen at 7:11 p.m. Monday, Henry has been released from the hospital, and Gouard said they are still trying to figure out what happened.

In a follow-up tweet made by Kristenten at 7:12 p.m. Monday, Gouard said Henry will not be playing in the final two games of the season.


3:30 p.m. Sunday update: University athletics and communications released a statement at 9:44 a.m. regarding Henry’s collapse and condition. According to the statement, Henry is under medical observation.


11:45 a.m. Sunday update: Henry responded to Kristensen’s tweet at 11:20 p.m. Saturday and said he was “all good.”


9:00 p.m. update: According to Courier & Press, Henry was coherent leaving the game and the hospital will run testing on him when he arrives.


Tyler Henry, junior guard, collapsed near the end of the men’s basketball game around 7 p.m. Saturday at Southeast Missouri State University. 

According to a Twitter post made by Anthony Kristensen, Courier & Press reporter, the game was called off after Henry’s collapse. 

Kristensen also posted Henry lifted his head about 10 minutes after the incident while players from both teams seemed emotional.

Henry was taken off the court by stretcher nearly 20 minutes later.

Kristensen said after the stretcher was brought to Henry, there was a standing ovation in the crowd. He said Henry was “speaking and smiling with teammates.”

He also said Henry “laughed a little bit with his teammates” as he was rolled away.

According to 97.7 FM, Henry was on his way to the hospital with Stan Gouard, head coach of men’s basketball.

Henry was one-of-three players to finish the night in double digits at 20 points. Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, led with 27 points and Trevor Lakes, graduate forward, had 15 points.

The game was called off after Henry’s collapse with a USI loss 80-85.

Henry later responded to Kristensen’s tweet at 11:20 p.m. and said as of now he is “all good.” He said he appreciated the prayers, support and thoughtfulness from everyone.

University athletics communications released a statement at 9:44 p.m. Sunday regarding Henry’s collapse. According to the statement, Henry is under medical observation but in good spirits.

Stan Gouard, head coach of men’s basketball, said “He is in stable condition and is under further observation.”

According to a tweet made by Kristensen at 7:11 p.m. Monday, Henry has been released from the hospital, and Gouard said they are still trying to figure out what caused Henry’s collapse.

In a follow-up tweet posted by Kristensen at 7:12 p.m. Monday, Gouard said Henry will not be playing in the final two games of the season.