Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Calvin Murphy’s college stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his college production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his three varsity seasons at Niagara University under Coach Taps Gallagher from 1967 to 1970.
Here are Calvin Murphy’s college per-game statistics by season. Murphy played for Niagara University from 1967 to 1970, where he was one of the most prolific scorers in NCAA history.
| Season | School | G | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–68 | Niagara Purple Eagles | 25 | 38.2 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
| 1968–69 | Niagara Purple Eagles | 26 | 32.4 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
| 1969–70 | Niagara Purple Eagles | 27 | 29.4 | 3.5 | — | — | — |
Career Averages:
- Games: 78
- Career PPG: 33.1
- One of the few players in NCAA history to average over 30 PPG for a career.
Notes:
- Complete stats like assists, field goal %, and free throw % were not consistently recorded at the time.
- Murphy was a 3× All-American and helped Niagara reach the 1969 NCAA Tournament.
- He remains one of the most legendary scorers in NCAA history despite playing for a mid-major school.