Braelyn Even Makes History With All-Big 12 Freshman Team Selection

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati women's soccer freshman Braelyn Even made history as the first Bearcat to earn All-Big 12 postseason recognition, securing a spot on the 2026 All-Big 12 Freshman Team.

A Cincinnati native, Even becomes the first Bearcat since 2022 to earn conference All-Freshman, Rookie or Newcomer Team recognition. Megan Smith and Maddie Swingle were the last Cincinnati players to receive the honor as members of the American Athletic Conference.

Even's selection marks a milestone for the program in its third season competing in the Big 12 Conference and gives Cincinnati its first postseason All-Big 12 selection in women's soccer.

Throughout her freshman campaign, Even made an immediate…