Stories about "Jim Murphy"
Recalling when venerable Alumni Gym had a 6-foot growth spurt
Friday, March 1, 2024 12:47 pm
On the eve of Bates hosting two rounds of the NCAA women's basketball tournament, we look back to when the Bobcats earned the right to host the first-ever home NCAA tourney game, but had to hit the road — because Alumni Gym was 6 feet too short.
New scholarship endowment honors Bates coaching legend Jim Murphy ’69
Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:17 pm
Gifts from former teammates, players, and classmates to the James P. Murphy '69 Scholarship Fund total more than $130,000 so far.
Bates women’s basketball coach Jim Murphy retires after 21 seasons, 343 victories and six NCAA appearances
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 9:01 am
With 343 victories and six NCAA Tournament appearances, Murphy "has led his programs with the utmost integrity, an amazing work ethic and a passion for excellence," said Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh.