Addison Units Faculty File as Trojans Shine on Day Considered one of Little Rock Fall Invite

LITTLE ROCK, AR. – The Trojans opened the 2025 Little Rock Fall Invite with a robust exhibiting on Friday, highlighted by freshman Amara Addison’s record-breaking efficiency within the 50-yard backstroke. Addison clocked a 25.29 within the finals to win the occasion and set a brand new faculty file, enhancing on her time from the semifinals earlier within the day.

“It felt really good,” mentioned Addison. “It was my first time racing a 50 backstroke at a collegiate level, and as an international student it has just been really fun. The environment and energy have been so great, and I can’t wait for all the upcoming meets to come.”

The opening day featured a fast-paced format with heats, semifinals, and finals for every 50-yard stroke. The distinctive setup made for an thrilling night time on the Donaghey Aquatic Center as groups from Henderson State, Delta State, and Saint Louis joined Little Rock in competitors.

Addison’s file led a balanced Trojan effort throughout a number of occasions. Beatriz Comini Romero positioned second within the 50 backstroke with a 26.04, whereas Megan Stewart earned an occasion win within the 50 butterfly with a time of 25.25. Junior Elena Nikolaeva completed runner-up within the 50 freestyle at 23.24, and junior Adara Stoddard positioned second within the 50 breaststroke in 29.28. Gabriella O’Neil added one other sturdy swim, taking third in the identical occasion with a 29.31.

Little Rock closed the night atop the ladies’s group standings with 166 factors, forward of Delta State (159) and Saint Louis (143).

“The energy in this place was awesome, it was rocking, it was loud,” mentioned head coach Nathan Townsend. “When you do 50s of sprints of each stroke it’s really exciting. We had our wrestlers here, track and field, basketball was here supporting us, so that was awesome. Really great for the Trojans and a really great night in the pool for the Trojans. Freshman Amara Addison set a school record in the 50 backstroke which was really awesome. Freshman Megan Stewart was our top performance in the 50 butterfly and won that event. Junior Elena Nikolaeva placed second in the 50 free as well as junior Adara Stoddard placed second in the 50 breaststroke, so all in all a really great night for the Trojans.”

Day two of the Little Rock Fall Invite will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, that includes the 800 freestyle relay, 1000 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, 500 freestyle, 100 butterfly, and the 400 particular person medley relay. Saturday’s session can even embrace this system’s annual alumni meet, recognizing former Trojans all through the day’s competitors.

All of Saturday’s occasions might be live-streamed on the Little Rock Swim and Dive Facebook web page for followers unable to attend in individual.