Sad news out this Saturday as we’ve learned former Notre Dame women’s basketball player Crystal Erwin.
Erwin was a mother of two sons, Marcel and Izaiah.
A forward at Notre Dame from the 2003-04 season through 2006-07, Erwin helped the Irish to four-straight NCAA Tournament appearances during her career and helped reach the Sweet 16 as a freshman.
On Saturday, her former Coach, Muffet McGraw took to Twitter to remember her.
Heartbreaking news today-Crystal Erwin ND Wbb ‘07 passed away last night. The entire women’s basketball family grieves for her loss. In addition to her parents, Ray & Natalie, She leaves behind 2 beautiful boys Marcel and Izaiah. Our thoughts and prayers are w them. 💔☘️💚 pic.twitter.com/l9Ro6TmEn9
— Muffet McGraw (@MuffetMcGraw) July 18, 2020
The official Notre Dame women’s basketball account remembered Erwin as well:
We mourn the loss of alumna Crystal Erwin, a member of our Notre Dame family.
Our prayers are with the Erwin family and all who loved Crystal as we celebrate her life. pic.twitter.com/lyOXWDkWIV
— Notre Dame WBB 😷 (@ndwbb) July 18, 2020
35 is too young.
Our thoughts, prayers and well-wishes go to Erwin’s family, friends and former teammates.