A 22-year-old man was charged with murder in the murder of a former student-athlete from Iowa State University, found dead Monday at a golf course in Ames, police said.

Collin Daniel Richards, whose authorities said he had no known address, was charged with first degree murder following the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22, police said Monday. Ames.

Barquin Arozamena, champion of the Big 12 in 2018 and Iowa State Female Athlete of the Year, was found dead Monday morning at the Coldwater Links Golf Course, authorities said. The student in civil engineering was assaulted before her death, police said.

In a statement on TwitterUIS President Wendy Wintersteen said she was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Barquin Arozamena. She was a "talented athlete-athlete and a recognized golfer with a promising future."

"A terrible, tragic and senseless loss," said Wintersteen.

The police fought back at the golf course at 10:24 am for a report of suspicious circumstances after the golfers found a golf bag without anyone on the course being present. The police then found a body "some distance away," police said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, the Cmdr of the Ames police. Geoff Huff published some details during a press conference at City Hall, refusing to comment on where the body was found or injuries that the golfer suffered. He called on the public to contact the police if they saw anything suspicious.

"The public should be very careful right now," Huff told reporters. "Right now, all tracks are important."

In a press release, Iowa State Chief Golf Coach Christie Martens called Barquin Arozamena a "beloved person of all teammates and friends".

"We will never forget his drive to be the best and his passion for life," Martens said.

Originally from Puente San Miguel, Spain, Barquin Arozamena had a contagious smile and bubbly personality, said Iowa Sports Director Jamie Pollard. She volunteered as an ISU ambassador, he said.

Barquin Arozamena, who has exhausted his eligibility at the Iowa State in 2017-18, has been named one of the most accomplished golf players in the history of ISU. She became the second ISU golfer to win medals at a conference tournament when she won the Big 12 Championship in 2018 with a win of three strokes in April, said L & R. # 39; university.

Ranked 69th overall by Golfweek, Barquin Arozamena ended his university career with his fourth consecutive NCAA regional appearance and earned the 12th team honors for the third time – the second player in the history of the l & # 39; UIS.

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Barquin Arozamena became the third female Cyclone golfer to compete in the US Women's Championship at Southern Hills, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The athletics of the Iowa State plans to honor Barquin Arozamena in Saturday's match against Akron. His funeral arrangements were pending.

Officers from the Iowa Criminal Investigation Division assisted the Ames police in the investigation. ICD Deputy Director Mitch Mortvedt called the survey Monday afternoon "very preliminary".

After the discovery of the body, Iowa State University sent an alert to the students.

Officials asked the public to stay away from the course, located at 1400 S. Grand Ave. in the city of Story County. No one answered the phone on Monday afternoon.

The course should be closed on Monday and maybe Tuesday, Huff said.

Authorities have asked anyone with information to call the police at 515-239-5133 or the department's anonymous phone line at 515-239-5533. Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers in Central Iowa at 515-223-1440.

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