The Thompson Trio: Ty (#91), Lyle (#4) and Miles (#2). Photo from UAlbany Sports

Two brothers from the Onondaga Nation of New York made history on Thursday night.

Miles Thompson and Lyle Thompson are the first Native Americans to receive the Tewaaraton Award, the top honor in college lacrosse. They are also the first players to share the award.

“It is the best feeling to share the award with my brother and be the first Native Americans to win it,” Miles said at the ceremony, the Associated Press reported. “No words can express this feeling. We grew up together, we stuck together throughout high school, and it shows how close we are.”

“Words cannot describe how happy I am. It brought tears to my eyes,” Lyle added, the AP said. “To share the award with my brother is an honor. For us, it is about bringing a positive influence and helping people, not just Native Americans, but everyone.”

The brothers play for SUNY Albany. Miles, a senior, finished the season with 82 goals in 18 games, while Lyle, a junior, had 51 goals and a 77 assists for 128 points.

The award was presented at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., It's named for Tewaaraton, the Mohawk word for lacrosse.

The Thompsons also have Mohawk heritage.

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Albany’s Thompson brothers share Tewaaraton Award (AP 5/29)
Lyle and Miles Thompson Share 2014 Tewaaraton Award (College Crosse 5/29)
Albany's Miles and Lyle Thompson share 2014 Tewaaraton Award (The Syracuse Post-Standard 5/30)
Thompsons make more history (The Albany Times-Union 5/30)
Albany's Miles and Lyle Thompson win the 2014 Tewaaraton Award (The Baltimore Sun 5/30)

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