Reggie Hamilton recognized
Coming off back to back 30 point games, star senior guard Reggie Hamilton was named the Summit League Player of the Week.
This was the third time Hamilton had earned this distinction this season. Hamilton is ranked third in the NCAA with 23.6 points a game.
While Hamilton is putting up big numbers offensively, he is far from being one-dimensional. Hamilton is willing to dish the ball to his teammates, leading the team with 90 assists. The senior is also a force defensively— leading with 50 steals.
Women’s basketball on a hot streak, win three straight
After losing four straight in December, the Oakland women’s basketball team has rebounded and turned their season around this month.
The women are currently riding a three game winning streak, their longest stretch of the year.
The winning streak has been over three tough Summit League rivals in IUPUI, Western Illinois, and IPFW. Junior forward Bethany Watterworth has been the Golden Grizzlies’ leader during this run, scoring 27, 17, and 22 points in the three games.
This streak is even more impressive considering the Grizzlies lost one of their top players in Zakiya Minifee. The star sophomore led the team in rebounds before sustaining a season-ending leg injury early in the IUPUI game.
For complete recaps of each and every women’s basketball game, visit www.oaklandpostonline.com and click on the Sports tab.
Several Golden Grizzlies shine at Chip Invite
On Friday, Oakland competed in the Chip Invite hosted by Central Michigan. Several Golden Grizzlies stood out against competition from Central Michigan, Detroit, Aquinas and Macomb Community.
For the men, sophomore Alex Katona earned a top-three finish in the one-mile run. Two Grizzlies placed in the top three of the 800 meter run with senior David Magnotte winning the race and junior Spencer Britt placing third.
On the women’s side, junior Shannon Getchen placed second in the weight throw and senior Desiree Pettiford finished second in the 200 meter run. Two OU runners took the top spot with redshirt junior Lia Jones winning the 3,000 meter run and junior Breanna Peabody winning the 60 meter hurdles. Jones also placed second in the mile run.
The Oakland track and field team continues their season on Jan. 20 at Grand Valley State.
Open tryouts being held for men’s soccer team
Full time Oakland students are eligible to try out for the Oakland men’s soccer team. The tryouts will be held at the OU Bubble between 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 1.
The tryouts will be for potential walk-on players. Interested students must be enrolled at Oakland full time for the winter semester. Students also must fill out all necessary paper work and have a current physical in order to try out.
All information and necessary documents can be found online at ougrizzlies.com. For additional information and questions, contact assistant coach Jason Perry [email protected].
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