A buzzer beater by star senior guard Reggie Hamilton stunned the Valparaiso Crusaders. The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies’ men’s basketball team (8-4) won 82–80 on Saturday night to avenge a 103 – 102 loss last year at the O’Rena.

Hamilton led all scorers with a career high 41 points. Hamilton’s scoring barrage was fueled by five three pointers. The 41 marked the first time a Golden Grizzly scored at least 40 since Calvin Wooten did it against Valparaiso in 2006.

Junior Ryan Broekhoff notched the only double-double of the game for either side, giving the Crusaders (7-4) 18 points and 12 rebounds. Fellow junior Kevin Van Wijk scored 22 to lead Valparaiso who blew a 17 point lead in the second half.

Sophomore Drew Valentine chipped in 19 for the Grizzlies, and redshirt senior Laval Lucas-Perry added 12 off the bench.

The Golden Grizzlies conclude their two game road trip with a matchup against Arizona on 12/20. Oakland then returns home on 12/23 to face Western Michigan at the O’Rena.