Oct. 4, 2011

COLUMBIA, Mo. - University of Missouri freshman midfielder Kaysie Clark was named the Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. The selection, the first of Clark's career, comes after the freshman recorded three points in games against No. 24 Texas A&M and Texas last weekend.

Clark notched the game-winning goal in Mizzou's 1-0 defeat of the No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies 1-0 on Sept. 30. Her tally in the 64th minute was the first of her collegiate career. The midfielder also assisted on Missouri's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Texas on Oct. 2.

The Liberty, Mo., native has started all 14 games at midfield for Mizzou this season. She has four points so far and 26 shots, including 12 shots on goal.

Clark and the Tigers return to the pitch on Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. as the team hosts SIUE at Walton Stadium.