Addison Named MVC Freshman of the Week After Standout Mardi Gras Invitational

ST. LOUIS, MO. – Little Rock freshman Amara Addison was named Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week following a standout efficiency on the Mardi Gras Invitational in New Orleans.

“I’m forever grateful for the support from my teammates and coaches,” Addison mentioned. “Without their constant support, I wouldn’t be seeing the progress I am today. I’ve also really enjoyed competing in our recent swim meets and growing alongside this team.”

Addison produced one of many high particular person swims of the weekend for the Trojans within the twin in opposition to Tulane, ending second within the 50 backstroke with a time of 26.74. Her swim set a brand new Little Rock faculty document, marking a significant milestone early in her collegiate profession and persevering with her robust influence in dash backstroke occasions.

She additionally delivered a powerful displaying earlier within the meet in opposition to North Texas, successful the 100 backstroke in 56.26, serving to Little Rock safe key factors within the twin victory. Addison added one other high end in opposition to Tulane within the 50 freestyle, putting third in 23.66, highlighting her versatility throughout dash disciplines.

In addition to her particular person success, Addison was a significant contributor in relays all through the weekend. She led off the successful 400 medley relay in opposition to North Texas with a 56.75 backstroke break up, and later anchored the successful 200 free relay versus New Mexico with a 23.52 break up.

“Super happy with Amara. She’s been working extraordinarily arduous in her coaching main as much as the Mardi Gras Invite, and it actually confirmed. Her perspective and joyful spirit profit not solely her personal efficiency however everybody round her as properly. People are naturally drawn to her, and her presence at observe is all the time felt.

She stays centered on what she must do and persistently will get the job completed. She is greater than deserving of this award this week, and I’m excited to see what she will be able to do as we wrap up the season over the following month or so.”