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Track and field goes to South Bend for Meyo Invitational

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

This past weekend, Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, Oakland's track and field team took a long drive to South Bend, Indiana, to participate in the Meyo Invitational. The meet brings in schools from all over the Midwest...

No Kampe, No Problem: Golden Grizzlies extinguish Green Bay at home

No Kampe, No Problem: Golden Grizzlies extinguish Green Bay at home

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Despite the absence of Oakland head coach Greg Kampe this past Thursday, the Oakland men's basketball team cruised past the Green Bay Phoenix, 68-54, after a strong second half inside the OU Credit Union...

Men's basketball can't secure sweep against Northern Kentucky at home

Men’s basketball can’t secure sweep against Northern Kentucky at home

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

Basketball, at the end of the day, is a math equation. If my team's points are greater than your team's points, it's a win. Five three-pointers versus five layups is 15 points versus 10 points. Shooting...

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The Post’s Picks: Super Bowl LIX – Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles

Kurt Szymanski and Evan Blanchard February 5, 2025

Kurt Szymanski: Eagles 31, Chiefs 29 With a rematch of Super Bowl LVII on the horizon, the Philadelphia Eagles are in a prime position to take revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs, who handed the Eagles...

Oakland decimates Detroit Mercy behind Skorupski’s career-high performance

Oakland decimates Detroit Mercy behind Skorupski’s career-high performance

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Backed by a career game from Maddy Skorupski, the Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team took down the Detroit Mercy Titans at the OU Credit Union O'Rena on Saturday, Feb. 1, with a final score of 77-63. "The...

Golden Grizzlies drop 5th conference game to Robert Morris

Golden Grizzlies drop 5th conference game to Robert Morris

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

Following a three-game road trip, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team came up short to the Robert Morris Colonials in a home game stand at the OU Credit Union O'Rena on Thursday, losing...

Four in a Row: Oakland men’s basketball extends win streak with victory over Purdue Fort Wayne

Four in a Row: Oakland men’s basketball extends win streak with victory over Purdue Fort Wayne

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 29, 2025

Just over a year ago, on Dec. 2, 2023, the Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) Mastodons entered Oakland University and obliterated the Golden Grizzlies to a 98-77 beatdown. They shot 17-26 from the three-point line...

Women's basketball losing streak extends to 3 with loss at Youngstown; look ahead to February stretch

Women’s basketball losing streak extends to 3 with loss at Youngstown; look ahead to February stretch

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 29, 2025

It's been a rough January for the Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team. After a fantastic 4-0 start in conference play, OU has dropped six of its last seven games. With a month left in the season,...

Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day

Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's and women's swim and dive team wrapped up their regular season with prevailing wins over the Cleveland State Vikings on their senior day this past Friday at the Oakland...

Navigating the House v. NCAA settlement: What it could mean for Oakland University Athletics

Navigating the House v. NCAA settlement: What it could mean for Oakland University Athletics

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director January 29, 2025

As the NCAA prepares for significant changes following the preliminary approval of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, mid-major programs such as Oakland University stand at a pivotal crossroads.  The...

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Detroit Lions fall in NFC Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The 2024-25 Detroit Lions football season has come to an end. After a franchise-best year, the Motor City NFL team was defeated in the Divisional Round against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington...

Oakland’s stifling defense secures 72-59 victory over IU Indy

Oakland’s stifling defense secures 72-59 victory over IU Indy

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team took care of business this past Wednesday, Jan. 15, defeating the IU Indy Jaguars 72-59 at the OU Credit Union O'Rena. Allen Mukeba led the Golden...

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