Royce scored the lone goal for the Yellowjackets, the game-winner in overtime, as they defeated University of St. Thomas (Minn.) 1-0 on Sept. 15. The Tommies were ranked No. 5 in the NCAA Division III North Region at the time. Royce also had one shot on goal in a 2-2 tie against Jamestown University (N.D.) on September 17. Royce, a freshman who currently is not a starter for the Yellowjackets, leads the team with four goals on the year.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Ryan Hanna, Freshman, Forward, Verona, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Dan Montayne, Senior, Midfielder, Mukwonago, Wis.