Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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.