(graphic courtesy Wilmington University Athletics Communications)
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (March 29, 2026) – Wilmington University senior midfielder Ella Royer became the all-time NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse leader in goals scored during the Wildcats’ Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference home game against Dominican University New York on Saturday.
Royer, of Sherwood Park, Alberta, scored her second goal of the game and the 322nd of her Wildcat career with 5:58 remaining in the second period on Saturday, converting on a free-position shot. The NCAA D-II mark of 321 was held by Sydney Tiemann, who played for McKendree University and Maryville University from 2020-24.
Earlier in the contest, Royer became the sixth women’s player in Division II history to reach 400 career points. Royer scored a Division-II single-season record 122 goals in 2025.
The game pitted a pair of CACC teams ranked in the most recent USA Lacrosse Magazine national D-II poll. No. 20 Dominican scored with 1:22 remaining in regulation time to edge No. 18 Wilmington, 12-11.
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.