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Thompson Brothers and Florida Launch Return to FAU Stadium on Saturday

June 15, 2015 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Florida Launch News Release


BOCA RATON, Fla. (June 15, 2015) - The Florida Launch (Launch) announced today that its 2015 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Collegiate Draft first overall pick Lyle Thompson and brother Miles Thompson to make their home debut this Saturday, June 20 against the Boston Cannons at FAU Stadium.

University of Albany attackman L. Thompson makes his home field debut after finishing one of the best college careers in NCAA history. L. Thompson finished his collegiate tenure with 175 goals and 225 assists; standing as the only player with three 100+ point seasons in Division I history. In 2014, L. Thompson was recognized as the best NCAA Division 1 lacrosse player with the Tewaaraton Award along with his brother M. Thompson. The two became the first Native Americans to be honored with college lacrosse's top accolade. And a year after becoming the first ever Native American to co-win the Tewaaraton Award, L. Thompson made history once more as he became the first person to ever be crowned back-to-back winner after receiving the 2015 honor.

The Thompson brothers played three seasons together at Albany as the top attack duo in college lacrosse and combined for over 600 points from 2012-14. The Launch traded with the Rochester Rattlers for M. Thompson earlier this season to reunite the brothers on the field. After only playing in three MLL games together, the Thompson brothers have tallied seven goals and seven assists for a total of 14 points for the Launch.

The Florida Launch, who is 1-7 currently, returns to FAU Stadium this Saturday, June 20 to kick off its three-game home stand at 7 p.m. Tickets to Saturday's game are available by calling (561) 923-9067 or visiting www.tinyurl.com/FLAvsBOS.

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