Shanice Clark , from cancer , was reportedly unresponsive in her room at the northwestern University of Pennsylvania in the early hours of January 18 . Early investigations suggested she had choked on gum in her sleep . But on Monday , the coroner blamed it on sickle cell trait , a blood cell disorder that can lead to sudden death in extremely rare cases . The senior , who had played eight preseason games for the Vulcans last season , was remembered for her sharp wit and determination .
Shanice Clark , from Toronto , was found unresponsive in her room at the California University of Pennsylvania in the early hours of January 18 . Early investigations suggested she had choked on gum in her sleep . But on Monday , the coroner blamed it on sickle cell trait , a blood cell disorder that can lead to sudden death in extremely rare cases . The senior , who had played two dozen games for the Vulcans last season , was remembered for her sharp wit and determination .