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Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day

Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's and women's swim and dive team wrapped up their regular season with prevailing wins over the Cleveland State Vikings on their senior day this past Friday at the Oakland...

Navigating the House v. NCAA settlement: What it could mean for Oakland University Athletics

Navigating the House v. NCAA settlement: What it could mean for Oakland University Athletics

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director January 29, 2025

As the NCAA prepares for significant changes following the preliminary approval of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, mid-major programs such as Oakland University stand at a pivotal crossroads.  The...

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Detroit Lions fall in NFC Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The 2024-25 Detroit Lions football season has come to an end. After a franchise-best year, the Motor City NFL team was defeated in the Divisional Round against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington...

Oakland’s stifling defense secures 72-59 victory over IU Indy

Oakland’s stifling defense secures 72-59 victory over IU Indy

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team took care of business this past Wednesday, Jan. 15, defeating the IU Indy Jaguars 72-59 at the OU Credit Union O'Rena. Allen Mukeba led the Golden...

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Oakland men’s basketball defeats Detroit Mercy at Calihan Hall

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

Rivalries are defined by iconic matchups, with both teams consistently challenging each other. A great rivalry should be balanced and emphasized heavily every single season. For Oakland and the University...

Oakland swim and dive dominates Calvin, Wayne State in back-to-back wins

Oakland swim and dive dominates Calvin, Wayne State in back-to-back wins

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

In their first meets of the new year, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's and women's swim and dive teams conquered the Calvin University Knights at the Oakland Aquatic Center on Friday before traveling...

Oakland men's basketball splits season series with Wright State

Oakland men’s basketball splits season series with Wright State

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 15, 2025

Last Thursday, Jan. 9, the Oakland men's basketball team took to the road to face the Wright State (WSU) Raiders in Fairborn, Ohio. The Golden Grizzlies were looking to get back in the win column after...

Skorupski shines, but Oakland falls short to IU Indy Jaguars

Skorupski shines, but Oakland falls short to IU Indy Jaguars

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 15, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team dropped a tough match against the IU Indy Jaguars at the OU Credit Union O'Rena, 79-73, in their second conference loss of the...

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Oakland earns much-needed convincing win over Northern Kentucky on the road

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 15, 2025

On Saturday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team secured an impressive 68-53 road win over the Northern Kentucky Norse at Truist Arena. The win improves Oakland’s record to 6-12 on...

Golden Grizzlies overpowered by No. 23 Arkansas on the road

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 31, 2024

In their final non-conference game of the season on Monday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team couldn’t measure up to the No. 23 Arkansas Razorbacks, losing 92-62. The game marks...

Golden Grizzlies place fourth in Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 26, 2024

On Wednesday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team fell to the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in the third-place Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic game in overtime 73-70 from SimpliFi Arena...

Oakland women’s basketball falls in Assembly Hall to the Indiana Hoosiers

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 23, 2024

Over Christmas break, the Oakland women's basketball team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the Indiana University (IU) Hoosiers. Playing at the historic Assembly Hall, the team suffered a big...

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