2 Marquette Men’s Lacrosse Players Killed in Milwaukee Crash Near Campus
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Two members of the Marquette University men’s lacrosse team were killed in a car crash Friday evening near the school’s campus in downtown Milwaukee, according to Madison.com.
Victims Identified
University officials confirmed the victims as Scott Michaud, a 19-year-old sophomore goalie and biomedical sciences major from Springboro, Ohio, and Noah Snyder, a 20-year-old sophomore attackman and College of Business Administration student from Irving, New York.
“Please keep Noah and Scott’s parents, siblings and families, and the Marquette Athletics and college communities in your prayers,” University President Kimo Ah Yun said in a statement shared on Marquette’s official account.
Both players had been named to the Big East All-Academic Team last year, recognized for maintaining GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Snyder appeared in 13 games last season, tallying nine goals and seven assists.
Crash Details
The Milwaukee Police Department reported that a 41-year-old driver collided with another vehicle carrying six lacrosse players near campus at around 5 p.m. Friday.
Two passengers — Michaud and Snyder — were pronounced dead at the scene. The other four teammates were treated at the scene and at local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
“An investigation is ongoing, and criminal charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office,” police said.
The driver of the other vehicle, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody.
Community Response
The Marquette community gathered for a Mass on Saturday in honor of the two student-athletes, reflecting the profound loss felt across campus.
“Noah and Scott’s lives were taken too soon and we share in the heartbreak of their teammates, coaches and those who knew them personally,” President Ah Yun said.
Students, faculty, and fans expressed condolences and solidarity on social media, underscoring the players’ impact both on and off the field.
The tragic crash near Marquette’s campus marks a heartbreaking loss for the university’s athletic program and student body. For ongoing coverage and community updates, visit ChicagoMusicGuide.com.