Missouri Western running back Dominic Thomas has been named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week for the first time in his career for his performance last week in the Griffons 52-21 victory over the Fort Hays State Tigers.

For his efforts he was also named Beyond Sports Network’s Special Teams Player of the Week.

After the Tigers took the ball down the field giving them an early 7-0 lead in the first, Thomas took the next kickoff 96 yards tying the score.

It was the first kickoff return for the Griffons since October 8, 2011 when Tarrell Downing took one back 88 yards against Lincoln.

Thomas also had six carries for 50 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown carry came in the second quarter giving MWSU the 21-7 lead with four minutes to play.

The 5-8 junior is a native of Montgomery, Mo. where he competed at Montgomery County High School.

— MWSU Sports Information —