Utica University Athletics

Shane Murphy has been selected as a Pioneer Athlete of the Week for the week of November 4th. 

Murphy got the No. 4 ranked Pioneers off to an emphatic start in their season-opener against powerhouse No. 3 Adrian College. Murphy collected two goals in the outing, with both of his scores coming in an insane third period that began with the Pioneers facing a 2-1 deficit. Murphy scored his first goal on a penalty kill, tying the game at two goals apiece after the shorthanded score. The hometown hero's second goal came with just over 30 seconds remaining in the matchup, giving the Pioneers a 3-2 lead and sending the team to a huge season-opening victory against one of the best teams in all of Division III. Murphy also ended the weekend with a +1 plus/minus.