Alissa Murphy Richardson (2015) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Alissa Murphy Richardson

Induction:
2015
Class:
2000

While at the Heights, Alissa Murphy Richardson helped the women's basketball program make history as she was on the first two teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Murphy Richardson, a native of San Diego, Calif., led BC to its first NCAA Tournament victory in 1999 when she scored 22 points vs. Ohio State in 1999. A versatile player, Murphy Richardson played in 121 games, and was fifth on the all-time scoring list (1,361 points) and seventh in rebounds (585). She holds the program record for most points in an NCAA game when she scored 26 points vs. Nebraska in 2000. Murphy Richardson was the Big East Most Improved Player in 1999, followed by All-Big East third team in 2000. She was a three-time Big East Academic All-Star.