Lyle Thompson Named America East Player Of The Week For The Third Time

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The University at Albany men’s lacrosse sensational sophomore attack Lyle Thompson dazzled on offensive end last week, recording nine goals and eight assists to grab his third America East Conference Player of the Week honor.

Thompson, a Tewaaraton Award Nominee, has continued to add on to his offensive resume. Last week, he was able to tally 17 points, eight against Harvard and nine against Binghamton. He has totaled 64 points on the season which leads the conference.

The Onondaga Nation, N.Y. native is currently leading the nation in points per game (7.11), assists per game (4.33), and is tied for eighth in goals per game (2.78). The sophomore attack is currently riding an 18-game point streak, dating back to March 31, 2012.

The Great Danes boast the nation’s best offense, averaging 15.11 goals per game (1^st), 9.11 assists per game (1^st), 24.22 points per game (1^st).

UAlbany will look to take its high-powered offense into Baltimore, Md. against Johns Hopkins on Friday, April 5 at Homewood Field. The game is slated for 7 p.m. on ESPNU.