JACKSON, Miss. - It is with great sadness that the Belhaven Athletics Department announces the tragic passing of Devin McCann, a member of the Belhaven Baseball team. McCann passed away in an automobile accident Sunday morning near Brookhaven, Mississippi.

"Our Belhaven family is extremely saddened this morning to wake up to the devastating loss of one of our bright young men," said Belhaven Baseball Head Coach Hill Denson. "Devin was a great teammate and a great young man that we have lost to soon. It is devastating to break practice on Friday and know that he will not be joining us on the field with his laughter and enthusiasm on Monday. We ask that you please keep Devin, his family, and his friends in your prayers during this difficult time."

On the field during the 2015 season, McCann played primarily at catcher in 24 games with 12 starts, hitting .257, with two home runs and eight runs batted in for the Blazers. McCann was the leading returner at catcher for the Green and Gold headed into the spring.

McCann joined the Belhaven record books last season by catching Joey Harris' no-hitter against Tougaloo on February 24, 2015. McCann called the entire game for the senior pitcher, which is the only no-hitter in school history for the Blazers Baseball program.

"It was a pleasure to coach and know Devin McCann," said Assistant Coach Josh Clarke. "Devin was an extremely hard worker and gave it his all on a daily basis for our baseball program. We send our thoughts and prayers to his great family during this tragic time."

Devin was a senior at Belhaven University this year, majoring in Sports Administration.  The Glenolden, Pennsylvania native was the son of Dan and Renee and was also a brother of two.

"It was an honor to know Devin as part of the Belhaven family, and we ask for prayers of comfort and peace for his family and our campus community as we deal with this tragic loss," said Belhaven Vice President for Athletics Scott Little.

McCann's funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Gabriel R.C. Church, in Norwood, Pennsylvania. His visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Cardinal O'Hara High School, in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and will be from 6-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial gifts to be made in Devin's honor to 220 Second To None Baseball Academy, 217 W. Peach Street, Vineland, NJ 08360.