University of Evansville women’s basketball player Jordan Scott has died after being involved in a car accident on Sunday, September 6.
Scott was driving along State Road 62, about 20 miles from Evansville’s Indiana campus, at 12:42 a.m. on Sunday when she struck a utility pole, the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office told WRTV. A witness told police they saw Scott’s car veer off the road on a sharp curve before crashing into the pole and turning onto its side.
Scott, who was the only person in the car, had just dropped her friend off at home before the accident. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A sophomore and member of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program, Jordan was a beloved member of the University of Evansville community,” the university wrote in a tribute via Facebook on Monday, September 7. “Her loss is deeply felt by her teammates, coaches, classmates, friends, faculty, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.”
The post continued, “We ask our entire community to keep the Scott family and all those who loved Jordan in your thoughts. We know news like this affects each person differently. Support and counseling resources are being made available to students, and we encourage anyone who is struggling with this loss to reach out for support.”
Scott was entering her first season with the Purple Aces after transferring from Wabash Valley College in Illinois. A 5’6” point guard, she started all but one game as a freshman for Wabash Valley and averaged 12.5 points per game.
She then transferred to Division I Evansville where her sister, Jayden, is a freshman on the Purple Aces basketball team.
“There is no simple way to put it. Our team and coaches are really struggling,” head coach Ben Wierzba told Evansville’s Courier & Press. “While this is a new team and we have only been together for a short time, these young women have spent countless hours together this summer and fall building something special. They have quickly become a family. Jordan was a meaningful part of the family. Her presence, personality, and spirit made an impact on all of us. Our hearts are broken for her family. Especially for Jayden. Jordan will always be a part of the Evansville women’s basketball program.”
Jayden broke her silence with a post via Instagram on Monday, sharing a carousel of photos of the sisters through their childhood.
“I never thought I would be posting this,” she wrote in the caption. “I never thought I’d have to learn how to live life without you. You were my sister, but also my best friend, my safe place, my biggest supporter, and a huge part of my life. I wish I could go back and hold onto all the memories, laughs, and conversations a little longer.”
Jayden’s post continued,“I’m so grateful for the time we had together! You had so much life ahead of you jordan, and I am forever proud of you 🫶🏽 my heart will always wish we had more time. I’m so beyond thankful that I got to call you my sister 🤗 I love you forever and always and more than words can ever explain! I miss you so so much jordan 💔 Until we meet again sis 🕊️.”
