California Collegiate Athletics Association

Lisa Ulmer helped lay the foundation for one of the first great dynasties in NCAA Division II women's basketball, assisting Cal Poly Pomona to unprecedented success during a four-year career defined by championships, national recognition, and sustained excellence.
 
A three-time Kodak All-American and three-time First Team All-CCAA selection, Ulmer emerged as one of the premier players in the conference during her collegiate career. A fixture in the Broncos lineup, she started every game from 1981-84. She averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest while providing consistent leadership and production for a program that quickly became a national power.
 
Ulmer's place in collegiate basketball history was secured during the 1981-82 season when she helped lead Cal Poly Pomona to victory in the inaugural NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship game. The Broncos became the first NCAA Division II women's basketball national champions, a milestone achievement in the history of collegiate athletics, and Ulmer was a central figure in the program's championship run. The team was inducted to the CPP Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026.
 
Success would remain a constant throughout her career. Cal Poly Pomona compiled an extraordinary 110-26 record over four seasons, advancing to three NCAA semifinal games and finishing third nationally in 1981, capturing the national championship in 1982, and placing second in the nation in 1983.
 
Her accomplishments earned recognition beyond the collegiate level when she was selected to represent the United States at the 1983 World University Games in Edmonton, Alberta. The opportunity reflected the national respect she earned as one of the country's top collegiate players and further highlighted the impact of her career at Cal Poly Pomona.
 
Ulmer concluded her collegiate career with 1,607 points, ranking among the leading scorers in program history. Through her All-America performances, championship success, and contributions to one of Division II's most accomplished programs, she helped establish a standard of excellence that continues to define Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball and was inducted into the CPP Hall of Fame in 2014. 

She remained in basketball after her playing career concluded. Ulmer worked as a women's basketball official for 28 years in the CCAA, earning prestigious appointments such as four consecutive CCAA Championships, six NCAA Tournaments, and two NCAA Elite Eights. 

Her accomplishments as a CCAA women's basketball student-athlete and official rank among the finest ever achieved, securing her place among the most distinguished figures in conference history.