Thomas thwarted four Lafayette drives in Sacred Heart territory during Saturday night’s final-second road win over the Patriot League member. The cornerback came up with eight tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble (which was recovered by SHU) to help the Pioneers achieve a 2-0 season start for the first time since 2008. Both interceptions came with Thomas defending Preseason All-Patriot League receiver Mark Ross. Thomas’ first pick came on a 2nd-and-6 from the SHU 34-yard line with 5:07 left in the first quarter of a 7-7 game. He again went up and took the ball away from Ross midway through the third period, making the interception at the goal line as the Leopards threatened to erase a 14-10 SHU lead. Thomas cancelled out a long gain on Lafayette’s first drive of the second half when he forced a fumble inside the SHU 35-yard line after a 21-yard gain by Justin Adams. Thomas also made a huge contribution on run defense, making a touchdown-saving tackle on 3rd-and-Goal from the SHU 2 on the final play of the first quarter.