Grace Murphy

Position:
All Around
Class:
Freshman
High School:
West Shore
Hometown:
Melbourne, Fla.

SALEEM ON MURPHY: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Grace Murphy to our Ball State gymnastics family. Grace is an exceptional young woman who has been relentless in pursuing her dream of competing at the collegiate level. She is a strong all-around gymnast, and we anticipate she will push to break into our floor, vault, and bars lineups as a freshman. Grace carries herself with a calm, steady consistency that reflects both her character and her approach to the sport. Coming from a large family, she values a supportive team culture, and she will find that here. Her easy ability to connect with others, combined with the independence and work ethic she’s developed through her club experience, will serve her incredibly well in Division I gymnastics. We’re excited to watch her grow and contribute to our program.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2025 National Qualifier ... placed fifth on floor at the Florida State Championships with a career-best Level 10 score of 9.575 ... her effort helped guide Orlando Metro to a third-place team finish at the state championships ... tied for 20th at the 2025 Level 10 Nationals with a career-best score of 9.375 on bars ... turned in a career-best all-around score of 36.850 at the 2025 City of Lights Invitational, including a career-best vault of 9.400 ... placed second on bars at the 2023 Eastern Championships with a score of 9.350 ... also owns a career-best Level 10 beam score of 9.425.

WHY BALL STATE: “I chose Ball State because the coaches and team have created an atmosphere that felt genuinely honest and full of energy. I love how the team interacts with one another, and I felt right at home when I was on my visit.”