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Golden Grizzlies unstoppable in 110-51 victory over Cleary

Golden Grizzlies unstoppable in 110-51 victory over Cleary

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

From the opening whistle, it was evident the Golden Grizzlies meant business in their 110-51 win over Cleary University in their home opener. The Golden Grizzlies came out strong the entire first quarter,...

Oakland women’s swim and dive team falls short in thrilling battle against EMU

Oakland women’s swim and dive team falls short in thrilling battle against EMU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

At the Oakland Aquatics Center, the Oakland women’s swim and dive team lost a tough match to the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Eagles on Thursday, Nov. 16. In a meet featuring multiple lead changes...

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Men’s basketball dominant in home opening win against BGSU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Oakland men’s basketball team defeated the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Falcons 81-62 in the team’s home opener at the OU Credit Union O’rena. “I’m really...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Nov. 12-18)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Nov. 12-18)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 22, 2023

Fall sports are nearly over, but men’s and women’s basketball at Oakland University are just now gearing up. Greg Kampe and the men’s team, as well as Jeff Tungate and the women’s team were both...

Reliving the inaugural match at the ORena after 25 years

Reliving the inaugural match at the O’Rena after 25 years

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the inaugural match at the O’rena, now known as the OU Credit Union O’rena, between the Oakland University men’s basketball team and the Michigan State University...

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The legendary tale of the Detroit Pistons ‘Bad Boys’ championships

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

The Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” were one of the fiercest and greatest championship teams ever to play the game. Under the wise guidance of head coach Chuck Daly, the gritty squad achieved something...

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Forty years of OU basketball: A look back in time

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

On Nov. 6, 2023, Greg Kampe began his 40th season as the head coach of the Oakland men’s basketball team. He is the longest-tenured head coach in Division I men’s basketball, meaning no head coach...

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Basketball legend Greg Kelser: The man behind the mic

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

The one and only Greg Kelser, also known as “Special K,” scored over an astronomical 2,000 points and grabbed over 1,000 rebounds during his time at Michigan State University. He was destined for...

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Recapping Greg Kampe’s greatest victory at OU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

Greg Kampe has made a 40-year career out of coaching college kids at the game of basketball. Not only has he been coaching for 40 years — which is impressive enough on its own — but he’s been at...

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Draft debacles: Exploring Detroit Lions busts through the decades

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

In the storied history of the Detroit Lions, the NFL Draft has been a source of optimism and heartache. As one of nine teams part of the inaugural NFL Draft in 1936, the Lions have drafted hundreds...

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Hartman Selects Kampe as Men’s Cager Coach

Cliff Weathers November 15, 2023

Greg Kampe, formerly assistant men's basketball coach at the University of Toledo, has been selected to replace Lee Frederick as the university's men's basket-ball coach. Upon Athletic Director Paul Hartman's...

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To bench or not to bench: Analyzing Jaden Ivey’s role with the Detroit Pistons

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

In the electrifying world of professional basketball, the name Jaden Ivey has been steadily gaining prominence. However, the most significant question mark surrounding Ivey and the Detroit Pistons this...

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