2011-12: Earned his second letter at Ball State ... named to the MAC All-Academic team ... posted a personal-best time of 1:51.20 in the 200 fly at the MAC Championships (Mar. 1), that time ranks third all-time in BSU history ... turned in the second-fastest 100 fly on the team with a 50.38 at the league meet ... clocked a 22.05 in the 50 free in the conference championships and a 49.54 in the 100 free at the Eastern Michigan Invitational (Dec. 1).

2010-11: Earned his first letter at Ball State … turned in the team’s third-fastest time in the 100 fly (52.01) and the 200 fly (1:56.05) at the Mid-American Conference Championships (Mar. 3).

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Frances and Dave Enzler at Reitz Memorial High School … four-year letterwinner in swimming … two-time state qualifier in the 100 fly … placed 19th in the 100 fly at the 2010 state meet with a time of 53.51 … turned in career-best times in the 100 fly (52.8) and 100 free (49.00) as a senior … club swimmer for G.R.E.A.T (Greater Evansville Aquatic Team).

PERSONAL: Son of Andy, who was a four-year letterwinner for the Ball State men's swimming & diving team from 1981-84, and Patty Tharp … has one sister, Meg, and one brother, Matt … born June 13, 1991, in Indianapolis … majoring in business.