WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) – Eastern Connecticut guard Antwoine Key died Thursday night after collapsing during the opening minutes of a game at Worcester State, officials said.

Police and emergency personnel used defibrillators to try and revive Key, 22, a Boston native and 2001 graduate of West Roxbury High School. He was rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

The administrative coordinator at the hospital, who did not give her name, said Key went into cardiac arrest.

Key was running down court when he suddenly collapsed at about 7:15 p.m., said Kaine Thompson, a spokeswoman for Worcester State.

Key, a 6-foot-4 senior, was averaging 7.6 points and 2.8 rebounds a game.

Funeral arrangements were pending.