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On Saturday, January 6, former Columbus East High School standout Daniel Murphy’s college team won in an 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 Saturday, January 6, former Columbus East High School standout, Daniel Murphy’s current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, won 102-98 in their NAIA game against the IU Northwest Redhawks.

The game took place in Gary, Indiana. This was the first matchup against the IU Northwest Redhawks this season.

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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

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