ERIK MURPHY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Gators blow 11-point lead in 72-68 loss to Cards
Bradley Beal and Erik Murphy scored 14 points each, but Florida squandered an 11-point lead in the second half to lose 72-68 in the West Regional on Saturday and keep coach Billy Donovan winless against his mentor.
Donovan hadn't beaten Louisville coach Rick Pitino in six previous tries, but appeared to be headed toward a breakthrough win after the Gators hit eight 3-pointers...
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March 24, 2012
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Murphy answers challenge in Gators' win
PHOENIX Erik Murphy was 0-for-5 shooting in the first half and looked timid after missing a pair of open 3-pointers early.
Florida coach Billy Donovan, sensing Murphy's drop in confidence, lit into him at the break. Not the way you might expect.
"I want you to shoot every time you're open," Donovan told Murphy. "And if I see you not shooting the ball, I...
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March 23, 2012
No. 22 Florida 66, Alabama 63
Bradley Beal scored 16, Erik Murphy added 15 and Florida beat Alabama 66-63 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals on Friday.
The Gators had a 45-33 lead with 12:50 remaining after Murphy hit a pair of free throws, but Alabama responded with a 16-4 run to tie it at 49 on JaMychal Green's three-point play with 6:52 to go.
Alabama had a chance to tie in the final...
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March 09, 2012
Murphy matures on, off court for No. 12 Florida
Florida's Erik Murphy has a small scar just above his right eye, a remnant of the eight stitches he needed after a recent collision with teammate Patric Young.
It's hardly the only makeover for the 6-foot-10 junior.
Murphy's game has improved dramatically this season, and coach Billy Donovan says the power forward has made an equally noticeable jump in maturity since...
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January 31, 2012
Murphy helps balanced Florida roll by LSU
Erik Murphy scored 15 points and Florida (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) beat LSU 76-64 Saturday night to extend its home win streak to 16 games.
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January 21, 2012
BASKETBALL: F Erik Murphy leaves practice with bloody face
This has been a rough season for Erik Murphy, who already missed some time with a knee injury. Today, Murphy left practice early after teammate Patric Young accidentally elbowed him above the right eye.
Murphy needed stitches, but is not expected to miss Saturday’s game at Tennessee (11 a.m., ESPN2), which will be Florida’s SEC opener.
“It was one of those things were they...
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January 05, 2012
Murphy Returns to Starting Lineup, Wastes Little Time Asserting Himself
Welcome back to the starting lineup, Erik Murphy.
"Feels good to be back."
Murphy, the 6-foot-10 forward who missed three games with a bruised right knee then came off the bench for two more, returned to Florida's first five Saturday and wasted little time asserting himself as the 13th-ranked Gators waxed No. 22 Texas A&M 84-64 in the Orange Bowl Classic...
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December 17, 2011
Donovan seeks 400th career win vs. Stetson
Tune in to Sun Sports at 7 p.m. to watch the Florida Gators take on the Stetson Hatters!
Just when it appeared thoroughly ready to tackle a daunting run of games, Florida learned it might not have one of its top shooters for at least the near future.
With Erik Murphy likely out again, the No. 10 Gators will try to continue gearing up for that stretch as coach Billy Donovan seeks...
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November 28, 2011
Florida Could Lose Erik Murphy To Knee Injury
Florida's starting forward Erik Murphy has a mysterious knee injury that will be checked out via MRI.
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November 26, 2011
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November 26, 2011
No. 10 Florida loses Erik Murphy to knee injury
No. 10 Florida is playing without starting forward Erik Murphy, who injured his right knee in practice Thursday.
Murphy was on crutches and unavailable for Friday night's game against Jacksonville. Coach Billy Donovan is expected to address the injury afterward.
Murphy, a 6-foot-10 junior from Rhode Island, is averaging 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Gators (3-1) this...
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November 25, 2011
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