Butler Swimming Welcomes 9 Newcomers for 2026-27

The Butler swimming workforce and Head Coach Maurice Stewart have introduced the signing of 9 student-athletes that may be part of this system this fall. 
 
“I am excited to see our nine incoming first-year swimmers in action this season,” mentioned 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…convention champions (2024, 2026)…county champs (2023)…200 medley relay document (2025)…200 medley relay sectional champion (2026)…400 free relay sectional champion (2026)…100 again county champion (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023)…200 IM county champion (2026)…100 again convention champion (2026, 2025, 2024), 200 IM convention champion (2026)…100 again sectional champion (2026, 2025, 2024)…200 IM sectional Champion (2026)..first workforce All-Conference 100 again (2026, 2025, 2024)…first workforce All-Conference 200 IM (2026)…first workforce All-Conference 200 medley relay (2026)…first workforce All-Conference 400 free relay (2026)…workforce 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 within the 400 free relay and fourth within the 200 free relay on the FHSAA State Championships…FHSAA All-American consideration…workforce 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 within the 50 free at sectionals in 2024 and 2025…workforce MVP 2025 and 2026…named workforce captain throughout her senior 12 months. 
 
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 workforce All-State 2024, first workforce All-State 2025, first workforce All-State 2026…2026 State Swim & Dive Meet Athlete of the Year…2026 workforce 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…convention champion in 100 breast…workforce MVP…All-Conference choice. 
 
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…faculty document in: 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle relay…workforce 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 workforce All-State 500 free…2024 first workforce All-State 400 Free…2025 third place honorable point out 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 choice…workforce captain…holds faculty data within 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…completed ninth within the 100 butterfly at state championships…completed ninth within the 50 free at state championships…earned the Golden Bear Award…six-time All-American…2026 workforce captain. 
 
Why Mumaw Chose Butler: “I chose Butler because the university offers an amazing balance between high-level academics and athletics.”