The team wore ribbons and t-shirts in support throughout the seasonRIP ALIYAH College volleyball star dies aged just 19 after doctors found 6-inch tumor as ‘shattered’ mom pays tributeA BRAVE college volleyball player has lost her battle with bone cancer. Mercer University announced the death of Aliyah 'Ali' Waldon on Monday. "Our hearts are extremely heavy tonight as the entire Mercer community mourns the passing of Aliyah ‘Ali’ Waldon," the team wrote in a statement on Instagram. "She was such a joy to the whole volleyball and mercer community. we love you Ali," wrote one devastated supporter in the comments.