2025-26 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Ava Butterfield
- Position:
- Butterfly, Backstroke
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Castle
- Hometown:
- Newburgh, Ind.
Career Honors
Seven Appearances in the Top 10 Times in Ball State S&D History
- No. 8 in program history in the 100 backstroke (55.17)
- No. 6 in program history in the 100 butterfly (55.30)
- Tied No. 5 in program history in the 400 medley relay (3:42.94)
- No 2. in program history in the 200 freestyle relay (1:31.68) and 400 freestyle relay (3:20.89)
- No. 1 in program history in the 400 freestyle relay (3:20.82)
- No. 10 in program history in the 800 freestyle relay (7:28.47)
2024-25: Freshman
- Captured one relay win (3:31.08) versus Bowling Green (Jan. 18).
- Earned the sixth-fastest time in program history in the 100 butterfly (55.30) during prelims at the MAC Championships (Feb. 28) to qualify for the B Final.
- Swam the eighth-fastest time in program history in the 100 backstroke (55.14) as lead-off in the 400 medley relay the MAC Championships (Feb. 28). Â
- Member of the 800 relay team that combined for the 10th-fastest time in program history (7:28.47) at the MAC Championships (Feb. 26).
- Swam anchor for the 200 freestyle relay team that captured the second-fastest time in program history (1:31.68) at the MAC Championships (Feb. 28), placing fourth.
- Qualified for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships (March 13-15), capturing a program record as a member of the 400 freestyle relay (3:20.82), placing sixth. Â
Seven Appearances in the Top 10 Times in Ball State S&D History
- No. 8 in program history in the 100 backstroke (55.17)
- No. 6 in program history in the 100 butterfly (55.30)
- Tied No. 5 in program history in the 400 medley relay (3:42.94)
- No 2. in program history in the 200 freestyle relay (1:31.68) and 400 freestyle relay (3:20.89)
- No. 1 in program history in the 400 freestyle relay (3:20.82)
- No. 10 in program history in the 800 freestyle relay (7:28.47)
2024-25: Freshman
- Captured one relay win (3:31.08) versus Bowling Green (Jan. 18).
- Earned the sixth-fastest time in program history in the 100 butterfly (55.30) during prelims at the MAC Championships (Feb. 28) to qualify for the B Final.
- Swam the eighth-fastest time in program history in the 100 backstroke (55.14) as lead-off in the 400 medley relay the MAC Championships (Feb. 28). Â
- Member of the 800 relay team that combined for the 10th-fastest time in program history (7:28.47) at the MAC Championships (Feb. 26).
- Swam anchor for the 200 freestyle relay team that captured the second-fastest time in program history (1:31.68) at the MAC Championships (Feb. 28), placing fourth.
- Qualified for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships (March 13-15), capturing a program record as a member of the 400 freestyle relay (3:20.82), placing sixth. Â
Homecoming // Cardinal Sinners! Presented by Gameday Spirit
Friday, October 17
Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell discusses the NCAA vs. House Settlement
Tuesday, July 01
Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell discusses NCAA vs. House Settlement & Bill Richards Thank You
Friday, June 27
Sports Link: Cardinal Cribs (Women's Swimming)
Wednesday, April 16