Keith Benson declares for the NBA Draft
Junior center Keith Benson looks to become the first Golden Grizzly to be taken in the NBA Draft, leaving school a year early.
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Lacrosse takes historic win
Last year, when the Oakland University women’s lacrosse team played Michigan State at Ultimate Sports Arena in Pontiac they were defeated handily 15-3. This year, the Grizzlies were determined not to let that happen again In a monumental upset, Oakland defeated MSU 13-10 in their rematch on Senior night back in Pontiac. The Spartans came [...]
Grizzly Oaks hosts charity disc golf tourny
The disc golf season at Grizzly Oaks, Oakland University’s new course, will kick off Saturday, April 17 from 1-5 p.m. with a charity event and tournament. The event is two-pronged, catering to disc golfers and those who simply enjoy free food, mini games, music and prizes. Organizing the event is Jarret Schlaff, founder of the [...]
Opening Day for Tigers brings Detroit together
Friday, April 9, was an unofficial holiday for people in Michigan. It was Opening Day in the Motor City, with the Detroit Tigers playing their first home game of the 2010 season.
Athlete sets high goal despite injury
During his brief time with the Oakland University track and field program, John Butler has built quite a resume. A junior in standing, Butler joined the track team as a walk-on last season.
Early looks to the Tigers season
While it is far too early in the season to make any declarations about the 2010 Detroit Tigers, it’s never too soon for premature observations. The most obvious theme with this year’s team is its new look. There is new blood in the Tigers’ clubhouse this season. Out went Curtis Granderson, Placido Polanco, Edwin Jackson [...]
OU Lacrosse dominates Grand Valley
The OU women’s lacrosse team got back on track with a 19-9 victory over Grand Valley State University on Saturday morning at Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac.
Baseball brings victories home
Oakland played its first home games of the season last Friday, April 2, and came away with two victories, sweeping Concordia in a double-header. The Grizzlies (5-14 through April 5) held on to win the first game, 9-7, before trouncing Concordia in the nightcap (12-4).
Softball wins two out of three
The Oakland University softball team improved its record to 5-4 within the Summit League (13-22 overall) by taking two of three games in a series against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis last week.
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Briefs include athlete of the week; softball coach retiring; Benson named All-American honorable mention; track and field season begins; baseball team loses to Western.
