[2] Murphy attended Cohasset High School where earned four varsity letters.
He earned US Lacrosse All-America accolades during his senior season after stopping 248 shots and posting a 4.04 goals against average (GAA).
[2] Murphy initially attended Mass Maritime where he started 15 times as freshman, earned Second-Team All-Pilgrim League honors, and was named NCAA Academic All-America.
[2] Murphy then transferred to Fairfield University where he eventually finished ranked fifth all-time for saves (321).
[2] Murphy was selected in the 8th round of the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft by the Boston Cannons.