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Stout defense leads Oakland women’s basketball to win over Robert Morris

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

After over a week of no competition, the Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team returned to the court on Wednesday with a win over the Robert Morris Colonials 55-53 on the road. The win moves Oakland's...

Oaklands falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit

Oaklands falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team lost to the No. 20 Michigan State Spartans 77-58 after a competitive first half from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The loss is...

Lions lose to Bills in possible Super Bowl preview

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Facing one of the NFL's best teams and a leading MVP candidate, the Detroit Lions fell short of the Buffalo Bills' offensive attack, 48-42, led by quarterback Josh Allen, this past Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit...

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From Australia to Oakland, meet Buru Naivalurua

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

It's a long way from Sydney, Australia, to Oakland University—9,480 miles, to be exact. That's a 15-hour flight from Sydney to Los Angeles and five more hours from Los Angeles to Detroit, spanning all...

Golden Grizzlies men's basketball secures thrilling conference opener

Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball secures thrilling conference opener

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Oakland men’s basketball team made a statement, outlasting the Wright State Raiders 66-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena, marking their first conference win of the season. “We...

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Detroit Lions unstoppable run continues: Clinch playoffs in win over Packers

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 11, 2024

The Detroit Lions have done it again.  They continued their dominant season with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers, highlighted by another clutch field goal from Jake Bates. This win featured...

Track and Field breaks four records at Grand Valley State, Saginaw Valley State Holiday Opens

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 11, 2024

The Oakland University track and field team began their season last Friday, Dec. 6, with trips to Grand Valley State University and Saginaw Valley State University. Four school records were set at the...

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Oakland women’s basketball claims first conference win of the season against Wright State

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

The Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team came away with a lofty 84-70 win over the Wright State Raiders at the OU Credit Union O’Rena on Friday, Dec. 6. The win shifts the Golden Grizzlies record...

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University of Michigan triumphs over Ohio State in upset

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter December 11, 2024

The University of Michigan Wolverines pulled off a stunning victory against their archrivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in a dramatic showdown on Saturday, Nov. 30. The fifth-ranked Wolverines snapped an...

Oakland men’s basketball falls on the road to Youngstown State

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 11, 2024

After a great win over Wright State in the conference home opener, the Oakland men's basketball team couldn't pull off a win on the road against the Youngstown State (YSU) Penguins. After a promising...

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Oakland women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate retires due to health concerns

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 9. Oakland announced that women's basketball head coach Jeff Tungate would retire effective immediately. The announcement comes at a crucial time for the Golden Grizzlies, who are still...

Eastern Michigan claims victory over Golden Grizzlies in tight swim and dive meet

Eastern Michigan claims victory over Golden Grizzlies in tight swim and dive meet

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Oakland women's swim and dive team lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a meet with a final score of 161-139 on the road at the Jones Natatorium. The meet consisted of 16...

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