Miles Thompson Earns America East MLAX Fans’ Choice of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The fans have spoken, naming UAlbany senior attack Miles Thompson the America East Men’s Lacrosse Fans’ Choice Player of the Year for 2014.

With each team having one representative, Thompson’s photo received the most combined number of likes and shares on the America East Facebook page to get the award.

Thompson stands as the top goal-scorer in the nation, standing with 60 goals this season.  His play has dazzled crowds in the Capital District and throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including numerous behind the back goals, including three vs. Harvard in March.

Last week, Thompson earned a Tewaaraton nomination, putting him among the top-28 players in all of NCAA lacrosse.  He and the Great Danes will take on Stony Brook on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on Long Island.