AS A SOPHOMORE (2026-27)
- vs LOUISVILLE (10/22): Finished sixth in the 200 back (2:01.40) and fifth in the 400 IM (4:28.86)
- at WISCONSIN (10/17): Swam three events in opener — 100 back (placed fifth, 57.16), 200 back (placed sixth, 2:01.80) and 200 IM (placed sixth, 2:08.14)
- at NORTHWESTERN (10/23): Swam the 100 backstroke (57.53), placed sixth in 200 backstroke (2:03.08), swam the 200 IM (2:08.88)
AS A FRESHMAN (2025-26)
- Swam three events at the ACC Championships — 200 back (2:00.97), 200 IM (2:05.17) and 400 IM (4:28.07)
- Finished seventh in the 200 back (2:01.12), 15th in the 200 IM (2:05.62) and seventh in the 400 IM (4:24.78) at the Tim Welsh Classic
- Placed fifth in the 200 back (2:03.17) at Kentucky. Also swam the 100 back (58.46) and 200 IM (2:07.40)
- Finished fourth in the 200 back at Miami (FL) with a time of 2:02.68. Also swam the 100 back (57.82) and 200 IM (2:07.67)
- Placed ninth in the 200 back (1:59.72), 12th in the 200 IM (2:03.55) and sixth in the 400 IM (4:24.26) at the Miami Invite
- At Louisville, finished seventh in the 100 back (57.24) and fifth in the 200 back (2:01.04). Also swam the 400 IM (4:25.74)
- Finished fourth in the 200 back against Northwestern with a time of 2:00.40. Also swam the 100 back (57.27) and 100 IM (59.61)
- Placed ninth in the 200 back against Michigan and Wisconsin with a time of 2:03.69. Also swam the 100 back (58.53) and 200 IM (2:10.16)
PREP AND PERSONAL
- Swam for Nova of Virginia Aquatics
- Four-time Scholastic All-American
- Three-time VHSL Class 5 state champion
- Four-time member of VHSL Class 5 All-State Team
- Two-time Godwin High School team MVP
- 2024-25 Godwin High School team captain
- Two-time Virginia state relay record holder in the 200 and 400 medley relays
- Summer Junior Nationals A finalist
- 2024 West Point Leadership Award winner
- Daughter of Lori and David Hotem. Has a younger brother, Drew
- “I chose Notre Dame because it’s truly the perfect blend of academics and athletics, and I knew it was somewhere that would allow me to achieve my biggest dreams! I immediately felt a sense of community on campus that was unlike anywhere else, and I can’t wait to be apart of something so special!”
- Intends to major in finance