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2011-12: Won national championship at NWCA event in Florida.

2010-11: Redshirt

2009-10: Finished third in the 133-pound weight class at theNational Collegiate Wrestling Association's national championshipsin Virginia ... Defeated Central Florida's Steve DeAugustino in thethird-place match 6-4 ... Helped Cougars to a third-place finish atthe national championships ... One of five Cougars to win weightclass at the NCWA North Central Conference Championships ...Recorded a team-leading 30-18 record ... Tied for second on theteam in pins with 12.

High School: Qualified for state championships in Illinois threetimes at 135 pounds for Marian Catholic High School ... Finishedhis high school career with a 110-24 overall record ... Received abronze medal in 2009 and a copper medal in 2008 at the Disney Duals... Placed second at the the ASICA/USA Wrestling FolkstyleNationals in 2007. Parents are Matt and Kathy Murphy. CareerStatistics

Year    Weight Class    W-L     Falls   Tech. Falls2009-10      149        30-18    12         0