Murphy saw significant playing time for the Friars last season and ultimately carved out a sizable role, an impressive feat considering how senior-heavy the roster was. On Tuesday, the promising young left-hander had the ball in his stick far more often than he did a year ago (as expected) and finished with two goals, though it certainly could have been more. With the game tied at three midway through the second quarter, Murphy came off a high pick and ripped a 15-yard shot that the goalie had no chance of stopping. Then, with about six minutes remaining, he delivered a fantastic finish, faking multiple times before burying a close-range opportunity off a feed from Danny Lucovich Danny Lucovich 6'0" | 175 lbs | A/M | Right Hand Malvern Prep | 2027 #31 Nation PA . The goal proved to be crucial, giving the Friars a 9–8 lead. As mentioned in previous write-ups, Murphy has an outstanding feel for the game, which makes sense given the fact that he’s the son of longtime Penn coach Mike Murphy, who joined Malvern’s staff for the 2026 season. There’s little doubt he’ll be one of the most sought-after offensive prospects in the Class of 2028.

Murphy saw significant playing time for the Friars last season and ultimately carved out a sizable role, an impressive feat considering how senior-heavy the roster was. On Tuesday, the promising young left-hander had the ball in his stick far more often than he did a year ago (as expected) and finished with two goals, though it certainly could have been more. With the game tied at three midway through the second quarter, Murphy came off a high pick and ripped a 15-yard shot that the goalie had no chance of stopping. Then, with about six minutes remaining, he delivered a fantastic finish, faking multiple times before burying a close-range opportunity off a feed from Danny Lucovich Danny Lucovich 6'0" | 175 lbs | A/M | Right Hand Malvern Prep | 2027 #31 Nation PA . The goal proved to be crucial, giving the Friars a 9–8 lead. As mentioned in previous write-ups, Murphy has an outstanding feel for the game, which makes sense given the fact that he’s the son of longtime Penn coach Mike Murphy, who joined Malvern’s staff for the 2026 season. There’s little doubt he’ll be one of the most sought-after offensive prospects in the Class of 2028.