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On Wednesday, January 3, Columbus East High School standout Daniel Murphy competed in NAIA game

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Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Nick Birkey (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Nick Birkey (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

On Wednesday, January 3, former Columbus East High School standout, Daniel Murphy’s current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, won 69-59 in their NAIA game against the St. Francis Fighting Saints.

The game took place in Joliet, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the St. Francis Fighting Saints this season.

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 6 at 3 p.m. in Gary, Indiana.

Name: Daniel Murphy
Position: Guard
Hometown: Columbus
Height: 6′3″

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