UCF’s Naomi Clark and Kansas’ Caroline Castans garnered the league’s final Offensive and Defensive of the Week, respectively, while the Cincinnati duo of Amber Brandon (goalkeeper) and Braelyn Even (freshman) rounded out the week’s awards.
Clark tallied a league-leading six points in UCF’s regular season finale. The forward was responsible for four of the seven goals the Knights recorded in the 7-0 victory over Iowa State, recording a brace and dishing out two assists. The performance was her third multi-goal game this season. Transferring from Oklahoma, Clark’s 13 goals this season are the most by a Knight since 2018. This is her second honor this season.
Castans helped KU pick up its highest-ranked win since 2024 as the Jayhawks defeated then-No. 7 Texas Tech 3-2. In the contest, she scored the game’s first goal in the 19th minute before dishing out the game-winning goal in the 79th. The senior has played a crucial role in the KU squad that went unbeaten at Rock Chalk Park for the first time in program history. Castans captured her third career Big 12 weekly accolade and her first of the 2026 season.
Brandon recorded her sixth shutout of the season as Cincinnati drew 0-0 with West Virginia in the season finale. She grabbed five saves to hold the Mountaineers scoreless as they posted 16 shots in 90 minutes. This is Brandon’s first league honor and is the second UC goalkeeper to claim a weekly honor since joining the league in 2023.
Even played all 90 minutes in UC’s final game of the season. She was active on both sides of the field, taking a shot towards the goal and helping out on defense. Even has played every minute possible in 10 of 11 Big 12 contests. She is the second Bearcat freshman to earn a Conference honor this season.
The postseason begins for Big 12 teams at the 2026 Big 12 Soccer Tournament presented by Allstate, Nov. 9 through Nov. 14 at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. All Tournament games will be aired on ESPN+.
2026 Big 12 Soccer Players of the Week - Nov. 9
Offensive: Naomi Clark, UCF
Defensive: Caroline Castans, Kansas
Goalkeeper: Amber Brandon, Cincinnati
Freshman: Braelyn Even, Cincinnati