Men’s soccer

Season Record: 7-4-2 overall (4-0-0 in conference)

Oct. 17 — In their only game of the week, the Golden Grizzlies defeated IUPUI to remain undefeated in Summit League play this season. After falling behind 1-0 early in the match, Oakland was finally able to capitalize on one of their many scoring opportunities when freshman Shane Lyons scored his second goal of the season. OU broke the tie in the 74th minute on a goal by another of the team’s freshman, Leshorn Woods-Henry. Goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt faced just six shots in the match, but surrendered the first goal of the season against a conference opponent.

 

Women’s soccer

Season Record: 6-7-1 overall (3-2-1 in conference)

Oct. 16 — OU hosted Centenary College Friday in a match unlike any other this season. Even two overtime sessions were not enough for either team to get on the scoreboard, as the match ended in a scoreless tie. The Grizzlies dominated the play at both ends of the field. The offense fired 20 shots on goal while the defense prevented OU goalkeeper Shannon Coley from having to make a single save in the entire game.

Oct. 18 — The Grizzlies returned to action against conference rival Oral Roberts Sunday, winning 1-0 in a game featuring minimal offense on both sides. Oakland’s Katie Bramble scored her first collegiate goal late in the second half for the game’s only tally. Each team had just four shots on goal in the match. OU has just three games remaining in the regular season. They will likely need to win at least two of those matches to qualify for the Summit League Tournament beginning Nov. 6.

 

Club hockey

Oct. 16 — Oakland’s club hockey team improved their record to 6-2 on the season Friday night, defeating Pittsburgh by a 5-2 score. Netminder Alex Pikunas was in net for the Grizzlies, stopping 15 of 17 shots. Matt Musallam scored the eventual game-winning goal in the second period, while leading scorer Jordan MacDonald also recorded his seventh goal of the year to give the team a commanding lead.

 

Volleyball

Season Record: 14-5 (7-4 in conference)

Oct. 16 and 17 — Oakland split a pair of weekend matches on the road. The team lost Friday for the second time this season to North Dakota State, falling in three straight sets. NDSU remained undefeated in conference play this season with the win. OU rebounded from Friday’s loss with a 3-0 victory over South Dakota State the following day. Oakland benefited from a balanced offensive attack with five different players recording at least seven kills.

 

Cross Country

Oct. 17 — In the final event before the Summit League Tournament, three Oakland runners finished in the top five in their events at the Falcon Invitational in Bowling Green, Ohio. Zack Jones led the way for OU in the men’s 8K race, placing fourth overall. For the women’s 5K run, Lia Jones finished in second place, while Kelsey Carmean finished shortly behind in fourth place.