Hernandez posted five event wins over two meets for the Lions in January. Against Carson-Newman and Mars Hill, Hernandez finished the 500 yard freestyle in 5:18.26 before covering the 1650 yard freestyle in 18:08.02. Later in the month against Brenau and Life, Hernandez finished the 200 yard freestyle in 1:55.01, the 500 yard freestyle in 5:11.02 and the 100 yard breaststroke in 1:10.95.