Former men’s lacrosse team captain Will Barrow, a ninth-semester College student, passed away Saturday in Charlottesville.
University spokesperson Carol Wood could not confirm the cause of death and said Charlottesville City Police are currently investigating Barrow’s death.
According to a press release issued by the athletic department, Barrow was a sociology major enrolled as a part-time student in order to finish the courses needed to complete his degree.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Will Barrow’s family,” athletic director Craig Littlepage stated. “Will was a valued member of the University of Virginia community and of our athletics department family. His loss is difficult for all who knew him — his teammates, coaches, teachers, friends, and department staff members.”
Barrow was voted a team captain for the 2007-08 school year, his final year with the Virginia lacrosse team. Though he also excelled in football at Baldwin High School in Baldwin, N.Y., he chose to specialize in lacrosse in college. During his final season of lacrosse, he was rated the No. 48 player in the country and the second-best defensive midfielder by Inside Lacrosse magazine and was named a preseason All-American and First Team All-ACC. He scored 18 goals and seven assists while playing for the Cavaliers in addition to making countless defensive contributions.
One of Barrow’s greatest games was a 7-5 victory against Johns Hopkins University in which he scored a key goal while clamping down on defense, prompting lacrosse coach Dom Starsia to name him the team’s most valuable player.
Barrow was no longer a member of the lacrosse team at the time of his death, having already completed his four years of eligibility.
One of Barrow’s immediate family members declined to comment about Barrow’s death, and a Charlottesville Police sergeant would not discuss whether an investigation into Barrow’s death is underway.
Around-the-clock counseling is available to all members of the University community through Counseling and Psychological Services.
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