Former top Fresno State tennis player Reid deLaubenfels dies at 22

Former Fresno State men’s tennis player Reid Micklin deLaubenfels, who played his freshman and sophomore years for the Bulldogs from 2011-13, died unexpectedly Friday. He was 22.

According to a family friend, deLaubenfels hit his head sometime Friday – it’s unknown exactly how – and died in his sleep in Portland, Oregon, due to an epidural hematoma.

He came to Fresno State from Seattle’s Nathan Hale High and helped the Bulldogs to a Western Athletic Conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance in his first year. As a sophomore, deLaubenfels led the Bulldogs in wins at both No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles (with partner Sam MacNeil) and was named to the All-Mountain West singles team.

After transferring to the University of Portland in May 2013, deLaubenfels earned All-West Coast Conference honors as a junior and senior, also serving as team captain his final seaosn. He was on track to earn his degree in business this fall.

According to the University of Portland, a memorial service will be scheduled on campus after students return later this month. A memorial service in Seattle also is being planned.

A memorial fund to help the family with arrangements has been set up at youcaring.com.

deLaubenfels is survived by his parents, Blair and Bob deLaubenfels.

This story was originally published August 18, 2015 at 6:32 PM with the headline "Former top Fresno State tennis player Reid deLaubenfels dies at 22."