Stewart Named MVC Freshman Swimmer of the Week for Document-Breaking Efficiency

LITTLE ROCK, AR.- Little Rock freshman Megan Stewart has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman Swimmer of the Week following her standout efficiency at Arkansas over the weekend.

Stewart continued her spectacular debut season by capturing first place within the 400 IM with a school-record time of 4:21.26, breaking the earlier program mark whereas additionally delivering one of many high instances within the MVC this season. She added a fifth-place end within the 200 freestyle (1:51.58), serving to the Trojans publish a number of of their greatest in-season swims of the yr.

“Megan continues her stellar freshman season. We didn’t even discuss breaking the school record in the 400 IM this week — our main focus was pushing through her toughest training yet. Considering how hard she worked throughout the week, I’m doubly impressed with how well she performed on Saturday. It’ll be really exciting to see what she’s capable of in just over 10 days at our midseason championship meet,” mentioned head coach Nathan Townsend.

“I’m honored to receive MVC Freshman of the Week again. I’m really thankful for my teammates and coaches—every day they push me, support me, and make this such a positive environment to grow in. I’ve learned so much already, and I’m enjoying every chance to race and improve. I’m excited to continue building together and see what we can accomplish this season,” mentioned Stewart.

This marks Stewart’s second MVC weekly honor of the yr as she continues to steer a proficient Trojan freshman class into midseason competitors. Little Rock will subsequent compete on the House of Champions Invitational in Indianapolis from November 20–22.

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