Colleen Murphy inducted in Oakland Hall of Honor
1/17/2024 5:00:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
On January 9, Colleen Murphy and remainder of the Oakland University 1993-94 women's swimming and diving team were inducted into the school's Hall of Honor. Murphy and the entirety of the roster were part of a dynastic run for the program. Under Coach Tracy Huth, the team finished the season with an 8-2 record en route to a GLIAC Conference Championship and the program's fifth-consecutive Division II Championship.
The team was nationally known for their prowess in the pool, winning the Division II Championship with a total of 630 points and taking home first place in 12 different events.
"What made this team special was their mix of depth and talent. They had a lot to live up to, having won the previous four years and having a few key contributors graduate. They worked hard and were focused that entire year, following the blueprint of the historic program," said Huth. "They took advantage of those expectations, exceeded them, and dominated in the national meet".
The team also had immense conference success, winning what was one of seven GLIAC championships over the span of eight years. At the 1994 GLIAC Championships the team notched first places in 50, 100, 200, and 1650 Freestyles, along with victories in the 100 and 200 Backstroke.
"What stood out most to me was the team coming together and pulling out a win at the conference championship meet," said Huth.
Murphy was a five-time All-American and three-time Academic All-American at Oakland, where she graduated cum laude.
The team was nationally known for their prowess in the pool, winning the Division II Championship with a total of 630 points and taking home first place in 12 different events.
"What made this team special was their mix of depth and talent. They had a lot to live up to, having won the previous four years and having a few key contributors graduate. They worked hard and were focused that entire year, following the blueprint of the historic program," said Huth. "They took advantage of those expectations, exceeded them, and dominated in the national meet".
The team also had immense conference success, winning what was one of seven GLIAC championships over the span of eight years. At the 1994 GLIAC Championships the team notched first places in 50, 100, 200, and 1650 Freestyles, along with victories in the 100 and 200 Backstroke.
"What stood out most to me was the team coming together and pulling out a win at the conference championship meet," said Huth.
Murphy was a five-time All-American and three-time Academic All-American at Oakland, where she graduated cum laude.
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