Michael Murphy
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2023-24
• Posted an 11-6 mark on the year with 0-2 record in dual action
• Tallied two tech falls and three major decisions to go 5-3 in matches decided by bonus points
• Fifth place finish at Southeast Open (11/4) with a 4-1 record
• Third place finish at Mountaineer Open (11/11)
• Saw dual action against LIU (11/17) and Wisconsin (1/13)
• Faced No. 6 Dean Hamiti in dual with the Badgers at Virginia Duals
• Went 3-2 at Mat Town Open II (1/28) in final appearance of the season
• ACC Academic Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four year varsity letter winner
• 112 career wins
• Tied for single season win total (42)
• Two-time team captain
• Three-time team MVP
• Two-time New Jersey state place winner
• Two-time New Jersey region champion
• Two-time Union County champion
• Three-time Union County Championship finalist
• Union County Wrestler of the Year
• New Jersey Freestyle State Champion
PERSONAL
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Born to Kevin and Barbara Murphy
• Has two siblings, Christian (11) and Ava (15)