University of Richmond Athletics
2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 13
Taisha Murphy
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Clayton
- Hometown:
- Clayton, N.C.
UPDATED CAREER STATS
Sophomore (2016-17)
- Had a breakout effort in 16 minutes at William & Mary, scored six points
- Career-best three rebounds vs. Morgan State
- Scored five points in 18 minutes vs. George Mason on 2-5 shooting
- Scored in each of her final four appearances of the season
- Career-best eight points on 2-6 shooting from deep agaisnt Rhode Island
- Dropped in five points in a road win at George Mason
Freshman (2015-16)
• Made the first appearance of her career opposite James Madison (12/13).
• Scored her first basket at Appalachian State (12/17).
• Had her breakout performance at Viriginia where she scored 14 points on 5-7 shooting and 4-6 from long range.
• Scored six points opposite Rhode Island in 15 minutes of action.
• Canned six points on 2-3 from deep at St. Bonaventure (01/31).
High School
• Rated No. 3 point guard in North Carolina by LEH Hoop Report
• Two-time All-Great Neuse River Conference in 2013, 2014
• Led HS team to third round of NC 4A playoffs in 2013
• Team leader in scoring, assists and free throw percentage in junior and senior years
• Averaged 24.5 points, five rebounds and seven assists in 2015, reaching 30+ points in six games
• Transferred to Clayton after winning conference championship at Ravenscroft School (Raleigh) as freshman
• Played four seasons for Brent Murphy and Blue Star Carolina AAU program, averaging club-record 25.5 points per game in summer of 2014
• Ranked 75th nationally at her position by ESPN Hoopgurlz
Sophomore (2016-17)
- Had a breakout effort in 16 minutes at William & Mary, scored six points
- Career-best three rebounds vs. Morgan State
- Scored five points in 18 minutes vs. George Mason on 2-5 shooting
- Scored in each of her final four appearances of the season
- Career-best eight points on 2-6 shooting from deep agaisnt Rhode Island
- Dropped in five points in a road win at George Mason
Freshman (2015-16)
• Made the first appearance of her career opposite James Madison (12/13).
• Scored her first basket at Appalachian State (12/17).
• Had her breakout performance at Viriginia where she scored 14 points on 5-7 shooting and 4-6 from long range.
• Scored six points opposite Rhode Island in 15 minutes of action.
• Canned six points on 2-3 from deep at St. Bonaventure (01/31).
High School
• Rated No. 3 point guard in North Carolina by LEH Hoop Report
• Two-time All-Great Neuse River Conference in 2013, 2014
• Led HS team to third round of NC 4A playoffs in 2013
• Team leader in scoring, assists and free throw percentage in junior and senior years
• Averaged 24.5 points, five rebounds and seven assists in 2015, reaching 30+ points in six games
• Transferred to Clayton after winning conference championship at Ravenscroft School (Raleigh) as freshman
• Played four seasons for Brent Murphy and Blue Star Carolina AAU program, averaging club-record 25.5 points per game in summer of 2014
• Ranked 75th nationally at her position by ESPN Hoopgurlz
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Thursday, September 25
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