Caughron Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

AMES, Iowa. – Carley Caughron has been named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. Caughron earned the honor for the first time in her young career with her swims against Omaha.

Last time out against Omaha, Caughron grabbed her first career 100 free victory in her first time swimming the event at the collegiate level with a time of 52.68. Caughron posted dominating splits for winning relay teams. Swimming second in the 400 free relay, Caughron touched at 51.57 and swam anchor in the 200 medley relay with 23.36.

Caughron is the second Cyclone to be named newcomer of the week since the awards introduction in the 2020-21 season. The freshman out of Waterloo, Iowa has racked up four individual wins through five duals this season. In addition Caughron holds the fastest 50 free time and is a top-five performer in three other events this season. Caughron has also been integral to relays as she is a member of the team's fastest 200 medley, 200 free and 200 free relay this season.

Caughron returns to the pool through Nov. 19-21 for the Kansas Classic.