Gomez picked up her second NEC Rookie of the Week honor after a terrific weekend at the Frank Elm Invitational. The Virginia native finished eighth in the 500 freestyle after completing the race in 5:00.23. Her 500 freestyle preliminary time of 4:58.19 was the fastest in the NEC this year, and her finals time was the second-fastest. Gomez also completed the 1650 freestyle in 17:19.52 and the 200 butterfly in 2:06.46. Both times were the second fastest in the NEC this fall.