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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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Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 27, 2024

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season. With a renewed focus, a dynamic roster and a passionate fanbase,...

Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas

Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 27, 2024

Despite a great performance from lead guard Maddy Skorupski, the Oakland University women’s basketball team fell at home against St. Thomas (Minnesota) 73-62 on Thursday, Nov. 21. The game was an...

Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan

Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

In their first clash against a mid-major this season, the Oakland men's basketball team narrowly lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, ending with a score of 68-64 at the OU Credit Union O'Rena on Thursday,...

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Detroit Pistons early season recap

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 27, 2024

The Detroit Pistons, the last few years, have been, how do you say it, dreadful. In the 2023-24 season, the Pistons finished with a league-worst record of 14-68, also good for the worst in franchise...

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Oakland men’s basketball comes up short on the road at Illinois

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

In a rematch of last year’s game, Oakland University men’s basketball traveled to Champaign, Illinois, to take on the Fighting Illini on Nov. 13. Like last year’s game, the Golden Grizzlies fell...

Going for Gold: OU Fall 2024 Esports playoffs

Going for Gold: OU Fall 2024 Esports playoffs

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor November 20, 2024

Although Oakland University Esports is a relatively new addition to their Division I athletics program, Head Coach Carl Leone and his four teams are going for gold this fall season. The teams: Overwatch...

Oakland men's soccer hot streak snapped in thrilling Horizon League Championship loss

Oakland men’s soccer hot streak snapped in thrilling Horizon League Championship loss

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Oakland University men's soccer team was bested by the Robert Morris Colonials at the Oakland Soccer Field with a final score of 1-0 in the Horizon League Championship game. Oakland...

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Oakland falls to top-ranked Kansas despite strong second-half effort

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

The Oakland men's basketball team lost to the nationally top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Allen Fieldhouse with a final score of 78-57. The loss against the Jayhawks ends what has...

Oakland women’s basketball drops road game at University of Michigan

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Oakland's women's basketball team traveled to Ann Arbor to take on the University of Michigan (U-M) Wolverines. The team was coming off a blowout loss to Michigan State and a narrow...

Northern Kentucky triumph over Oakland women’s volleyball

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 15, 2024

The Golden Grizzlies faced a tough challenge this past Saturday, losing to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in a three-set match at Regents Hall.  Set One The Norse opened the first set with intense...

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Men’s club lacrosse at OU: On the rise

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 13, 2024

The transition from high school to college can be a big leap, but for some athletes, the Oakland University club lacrosse team offers not only an opportunity to continue pursuing their passion, but also...

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