FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has named Nick Fariello as their men's lacrosse Specialist Athlete of the Week.

This is the first career athlete of the week award for the sophomore midfielder. This week marks the second and third times this season that members of the Thunder program have been recognized by the association.

Fariello, a native of Clifton Park, N.Y., was a main faceoff man for the team during their two games this past weekend. On Saturday he took seven trips to the dot and won six of them while also adding six groundballs. On Sunday, he made the start and won nine of 11 faceoffs while also leading the team with six groundballs. He finished the weekend with a .833 winning percentage at the dot.

The Thunder improved to 3-0 for the season after the pair of weekend victories. They next take the field when they travel to Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, February 25. That game is scheduled for 4 p.m.