IRVING, Texas – Nine Cougars were named to the 2026 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team, the Big 12 Conference announced on Tuesday.
Student-athletes on the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team must be new, first-time/incoming freshmen who have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial coursework and achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. The student-athletes must have participated in at least one of their team’s scheduled contests and must have been a member of their respective team for their sport’s entire NCAA Championship segment.
| ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 ROOKIE TEAM | |
|---|---|
| Name | Major |
| Berklie Ahlander | Open Major |
| Tia Brown | Exercise and Wellness |
| Cambria Hasler | Open Major |
| Jane Hedengren | Open Major |
| Jaylie Jenkins | Family Life: Human Development |
| Mae Johnson | Open Major |
| Aubryn Lindblom | Open Major |
| Zariel Macchia | Electrical Engineering |
| River White | Art Education |
To view the full release, visit the Big 12 website.