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Maryland men's lacrosse alumni donate $1 million for facility improvements

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Maryland men's lacrosse alumni donate $1 million for facility improvements

Summary

Scott and Craig Hochstadt, former Maryland men’s lacrosse players, have donated $1 million to their alma mater's lacrosse program. This donation will fund renovations to locker rooms, offices, meeting spaces, and a commemorative area for the team's history. The Hochstadt brothers, whose father was a Maryland lacrosse legend, have a history of supporting the program and continue their philanthropic efforts following their father's passing in 2025. The Maryland field hockey team also recently announced hiring Dean Schiller as assistant coach.

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•Donation aims to upgrade locker room and meeting areas.
•Scott and Craig Hochstadt are sons of Maryland lacrosse legend Ira Hochstadt.
•Donation supports off-field developments for the lacrosse program.
•Dean Schiller hired as assistant coach for Maryland field hockey.
•Lisa McIntyre of women's soccer recovering from injury at Temple.

Latest Updates

10:30 AMYahoo Sports — MM 8.13: Maryland athletics receives $15 million donation from Stephen M. Schanwald
10:30 AMYahoo Sports — MM 8.11: Maryland men’s lacrosse alumni donate $1 million for facility upgrades

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