TicketsCINCINNATI – 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 impact on both sides of the ball. She appeared in all 11 of Cincinnati's Big 12 contests, playing every minute in 10 of those matches. She’s recorded one goal, one assist, 14 shots (5 on goal) and tallied 1,523 minutes played during her first season.
Even recorded her first collegiate goal in Cincinnati's 3-0 season-opening victory over Eastern Kentucky, finding the back of the net in the 20th minute.
Even was one of 11 players selected to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team, representing Cincinnati as the Bearcats' lone postseason selection.