The Butler swimming team and Head Coach Maurice Stewart have announced the signing of nine student-athletes that will join the program this fall. 
 
"I am excited to see our nine incoming first-year swimmers in action this season," said Stewart. "All these newcomers are talented, versatile, and competitive swimmers who are eager to make their competitive mark on the team and the BIG EAST Conference."  
 
Dusty Robinson | Crawfordsville, Ind. | North Montgomery | Backstroke/IM/Mid Distance
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter...conference champions (2024, 2026)...county champs (2023)...200 medley relay record (2025)...200 medley relay sectional champion (2026)...400 free relay sectional champion (2026)...100 back county champion (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023)...200 IM county champion (2026)...100 back conference champion (2026, 2025, 2024), 200 IM conference champion (2026)...100 back sectional champion (2026, 2025, 2024)...200 IM sectional Champion (2026)..first team All-Conference 100 back (2026, 2025, 2024)...first team All-Conference 200 IM (2026)...first team All-Conference 200 medley relay (2026)...first team All-Conference 400 free relay (2026)...team MVP (2026, 2025).
 
Why Robinson Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because of the academic and athletic balance. I am able to grow and thrive in my career, while following my passion of swimming."
 
Kaya Robertson | Ocoee, Fla. | West Orange | Free
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter...third in the 400 free relay and fourth in the 200 free relay at the FHSAA State Championships...FHSAA All-American consideration...team MVP (2025).
 
Why Robinson Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because of the incredible team atmosphere that Coach Mo and the girls have created. It is a strong academic institution with great athletic opportunities."
 
Annie Stauder | Mount Prospect, Ill. | Saint Viator | Sprint free/Back 
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Placed third in the 50 free at sectionals in 2024 and 2025...team MVP 2025 and 2026...named team captain during her senior year. 
 
Why Stauder Chose Butler: "I chose Butler for the beautiful campus, the opportunities the business program presents, and the great team atmosphere."
 
Maggie Dahl | Overland, Kan. | Blue Valley Northwest | Free
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity starter...second team All-State 2024, first team All-State 2025, first team All-State 2026...2026 State Swim & Dive Meet Athlete of the Year...2026 team captain. 
 
Why Dahl Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because of the amazing team environment and Kinesiology program."
 
Lila Glenn | Traverse City, Mich. | Traverse City Central | Breast/IM
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity starter...conference champion in 100 breast...team MVP...All-Conference selection. 
 
Why Glenn Chose Butler: "I chose Butler for the strong community, amazing people and coaches."
 
Lilly Canida | Madison, Ind. | Madison Consolidated High School | Sprints/Free/Fly
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Sectional Champion...state finalist...school record in: 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle relay...team captain (3x)...Madison Courier Swimmer of the Year (2023, 2025, 2026)...MCHS All-Athlete Mary Louise Eisenhart Sportsmanship award...10-time sectional champion and state qualifier. 
 
Why Canida Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because I love the size and energy on campus. The swim team has a very welcoming, supportive environment and Butler's strong business program provides great opportunities."
 
Edi Jakob | Houston, Texas | Friendswood | Distance Free/IM
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter…second-team All-State 200 IM…2024 second team All-State 500 free…2024 first team All-State 400 Free…2025 third place honorable mention All-State 200 IM and 500 Free.
 
Why Jakob Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because it felt like the perfect fit both academically and athletically. I loved the close-knit campus community, the opportunity to continue my swimming career, and the strong support system available to students. Butler's health sciences program aligns with my goal of pursuing a career in the healthcare industry, and I am excited about the opportunities for hands-on learning and involvement on campus. From the moment I visited, I could see myself growing both as a student and as a person."
 
Jenna Ridings | St. Louis, Mo. | Pattonville | Free/Fly
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter…first-team All-Conference…first-team All-State…All-American Academic selection…team captain…holds school records in the 200 IM, 200 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Back, 500 Free, 100 Free, 50 Free. 
 
Why Ridings Chose Butler: "I loved the campu, and meeting my coach and the swim team was amazing and everyone was so welcoming. This is the one school where I felt that I could thrive athletically and academically!"
 
Ashton Mumaw | Columbus, Ohio | Upper Arlington | Free/Fly
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter…four-time Ohio Capital Conference champion…four-time district champion…three-time state champion…13-time state qualifier…13-time state finalist…finished ninth in the 100 butterfly at state championships…finished ninth in the 50 free at state championships…earned the Golden Bear Award…six-time All-American…2026 team captain. 
 
Why Mumaw Chose Butler: "I chose Butler because the university offers an amazing balance between high-level academics and athletics."