2025-26(Junior): Chancellor’s List honoree and elite sprint freestyler. Ranks top four all-time in Little Rock history in both the 50 (22.97) and 100 (50.29) freestyle. Led off Little Rock’s relay performances throughout the season and was a member of the school-record 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams.
2024-25(Sophomore): Nikolaeva continued her rise as one of Little Rock's premier sprinters, posting a 51.66 in the 100 free at Tulane and helping set new program records in both the 200 free relay (1:30.83) and 400 free relay (3:20.07) at the MVC Championships. Her 23.05 in the 50 free ranks third all-time for Little Rock.
2023-24(Freshman): Qualified for the C final of the 50 free with a time of 23.84 placing 21st overall at the Missouri valley Championships…. Swam a lifetime best in the 100 freestyle at the CSCAA in a time of 52.18… Swam lifetime bests in the 50 and 100 backstroke in a time of 27.19 and 58.25 at the House of Champions Invitational. Swam on the 200 freestyle relay where they broke the school record.

Prior to Little Rock: Won silver and bronze medals at the Russian Junior Championships; Claimed gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Regional Championship; Part of the relay team at the Regional and National Championships