The Oakland Post

OU versus Big Blue: Preview of first-round opponent Kentucky in March Madness

OU versus Big Blue: Preview of first-round opponent Kentucky in March Madness

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

“You know, I never really liked the color blue,” head coach Greg Kampe said as Oakland was announced to take on Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Indeed, Kentucky has been one...

BREAKING: Oakland earns No. 14 seed, to face Kentucky in NCAA Tournament first round

BREAKING: Oakland earns No. 14 seed, to face Kentucky in NCAA Tournament first round

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Five days after punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, Oakland men's basketball now has its seed and matchup for March Madness. The Golden Grizzlies (23-11) have officially earned a No. 14 seed in...

Photo courtesy of mysanantonio.com

Reviewing Oakland’s previous NCAA Tournament appearances

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

With Oakland University off to its fourth-ever NCAA Tournament, it's important to look back at how the Golden Grizzlies have fared in each of their three previous appearances. Although Greg Kampe has been...

Through trials and tribulations, Greg Kampe toughed it out; now, hes triumphed

Through trials and tribulations, Greg Kampe toughed it out; now, he’s triumphed

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

March 7, 2016 Kay Felder and Oakland stormed back from 13 points down in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament at the Joe Louis Arena, but a last-minute, game-winning basket sent Felder and...

Marching on: A look back at how Horizon League Tournament champions have fared in the Big Dance

Marching on: A look back at how Horizon League Tournament champions have fared in the Big Dance

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

With the Oakland University men’s basketball team making its long-awaited return to the Big Dance, it’s essential to take a dive into how former Horizon League champions have finished in the NCAA Division...

Photo courtesy of OU Mens Basketball

Bracketology: Where Oakland projects to be seeded in NCAA Tournament

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Players, coaches and fans of Oakland University's men's basketball team are still on cloud nine following the 83-76 victory over Milwaukee in the Horizon League Tournament Championship Game, which secured...

Photo courtesy of Golden Grizzlies

Grizzlies fall short in baseball showdown against Michigan Wolverines

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 6, Oakland University’s baseball team came up short to the University of Michigan (U-M) Wolverines with a final score of 13-5 on the road at Ray Fisher Stadium. The loss marked...

Oakland men’s basketball team secures Horizon League regular-season championship

Oakland men’s basketball team secures Horizon League regular-season championship

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

The men’s basketball team soared to victory on a memorable senior night against the Detroit Mercy Titans, 75-70. In a game that featured a rollercoaster of momentum swings that left fans at the OU...

Recapping the first 11 games of Oakland baseballs season

Recapping the first 11 games of Oakland baseball’s season

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

Spring means many different things to different people. For some, it means the return of some green in our bland midwestern color palette. For others, it’s about Easter and hunting eggs with your family....

Photo courtesy of ClutchPoints

Trust the process: Troy Weaver’s day in the life

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

Troy Weaver’s dedication and strategic leadership as the Detroit Pistons General Manager reflect a blend of experience and innovation needed to shape the franchise's future. A glimpse into Troy Weaver’s...

It was his moment: Greg Kampe relives Trey Townsends takeover of Championship Game

‘It was his moment’: Greg Kampe relives Trey Townsend’s takeover of Championship Game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

What senior forward Trey Townsend did on Tuesday night in the Horizon League Championship Game will be talked about and written about for decades on the campus of Oakland University. During the program's...

What theyre saying: Prominent Oakland figures react to NCAA Tournament berth

What they’re saying: Prominent Oakland figures react to NCAA Tournament berth

Brock Heilig and Kurt Szymanski March 12, 2024

Tuesday night marked a historic moment in the history of Oakland University. The men's basketball team punched a ticket to just its fourth Division I NCAA Tournament in program history with an 83-76...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Oakland Post Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.
Sports