USF players honor slain assit. coach

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The University of Saint Francis womens basketball team honored its slain coach, Saturday.

Amy Meyer, 28, died in October after being shot twice in the chest.

Police believe her 27-year-old husband Tyler White pulled the trigger at his Wells County home. He was arrested and charged with murder. His trial is set for April.

The couple was separated and going through a divorce. Their 2-year-old son Max was found at the scene.

In honor of her life and dedication to sports, the USF Cougars gave Meyer's old uniform and five shooting shirts to the Meyer family. It was followed by a moment of silence.

"Amy was such a great person. She always had this kind of an infectious smile and laugh. And she always had a positive attitude and always worked hard. You know, we just wanted to tell her family how much we thought of Amy and let them know, you know, we're still thinking of them," said head coach Gary Andrews.

Meyer's grandfather Jack Meyer couldn't contain his emotions as he received the shirts on behalf of his family.

"It's hard to put it into words. But when she went to school here, it was sort of like a family," said Meyer. "It's just great to see them do this."

The Meyer family has established a Scholarship in Meyer's memory. The Amy Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund will be given to a graduating female athlete from South Adams High School.