NEW HAVEN, Conn. (May 26, 2026) – Wilmington University senior Ella Royer has been named an NCAA Division II Third Team All-America by both the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association and USA Lacrosse magazine, both organizations recently announced. A pair of seniors from Dominican University New York, Madelyn Grella and Jenna Rigo, earned Honorable Mention status from USA Lacrosse.

Royer a midfielder, is a repeat All-American, having earned USA Lacrosse Honorable Mention honors in 2025. She helped lead Wilmington to its first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference championship this season while becoming Division II’s all-time goals leader. In 22 games, she recorded 101 goals, 28 assists, 91 draw controls and 23 caused turnovers.

Grella and Rigo concluded highly-decorated careers for the Chargers, who claimed a fourth consecutive CACC regular-season title. The CACC’s all-time leader in points, Grella recorded 42 goals and 12 assists in 13 games this season. Rigo earned her second consecutive CACC Defensive Player of the Year award and holds the conference’s career record for caused turnovers. She recorded 63 caused turnovers and 57 ground balls in 2026.

USA Lacrosse All-Americans are selected by the magazine’s staff and contributors.

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.