The recent death of University of Maine soccer player Adam Baxter is just the latest tragedy involving the volatile mix of college- aged kids and alcohol.

The 19-year-old native of Skegness, England, who had earned America East All-Rookie honors during his freshman season with the Black Bears this fall, died early Saturday at the Portland home of a former UM soccer teammate. While the exact cause has not been pinpointed, police have linked the incident to alcohol consumption.