Ursinus College

Murphy was a three-sport standout during the 1980s, most notably as a three-year starting forward for the Division I field hockey program. She led the Bears to three top-20 national finishes and back-to-back appearances in the ECAC championship, including a title in 1983. As a junior, she topped the team in assists and received the college's Linda McIntyre Award, given annually to an outstanding female athlete. Murphy also led the team in assists as a senior, when she earned Academic All-America recognition. She was selected to two international touring teams, traveling to England and Holland in 1984 and to England and Wales in 1986.


Murphy was a four-year starter and three-year co-captain for the basketball team, earning PAIAW All-Star accolades as a senior after leading the Bears in assists and steals. She earned one letter in softball, competing on the 1984 squad that won the MAC championship.