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Toledo Rockets outlast Golden Grizzlies in nail-biting 69-68 finish

Toledo Rockets outlast Golden Grizzlies in nail-biting 69-68 finish

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

The Golden Grizzlies fell short by one point to the Toledo Rockets in a closely contested matchup at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The game started with a successful layup made by Toledo’s Sonny Wilson....

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Thrilling comeback win propels OU women’s basketball to victory

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

In a jaw-dropping display of resilience, the women’s basketball team staged a comeback victory against the Central Michigan University (CMU) Chippewas on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Despite...

Women’s basketball game versus Xavier postponed

Women’s basketball game versus Xavier postponed

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

Just 10 days after the Oakland men’s basketball team upset the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the women’s basketball team had a chance to pull off an upset of its own....

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Rising above: Oakland’s basketball prodigy Tone Hunter

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

All the way from Las Vegas, Nevada, Tone Hunter is among the dynamic additions to this year’s Oakland men’s basketball team. Hunter’s journey to prominence within the team is a result of his fortitude,...

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Revisiting the trade that transformed the Lions

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

With the start of the NFL playoffs precisely a month away, the Detroit Lions stand as the leader of the NFC North with a record of 9-4. According to the New York Times, with four games left this season,...

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team lost their in-conference home opener 84-66 to the Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) Mastodons on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The loss snaps a two-game...

Oakland men bested by Purdue Fort Wayne at home

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

The Golden Grizzlies fell short to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Saturday, Dec. 2, on the blacktop, 98-77. Purdue Fort Wayne came out immediately, making a statement that set the tone for the remainder...

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No Win November: Unraveling the Detroit Pistons’ struggles

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

In November, many people participate in no-shave November. However, following the Detroit Pistons' loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 30, it completes the Pistons' pursuit of a challenge no NBA team wants...

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Brock’s Thoughts: Terror in Tallahassee

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

What happened on Sunday afternoon was a disgrace to sports. More than 100 college kids’ lives were drastically altered — and not for the better — thanks to the opinions of what has to be the most...

Trey Townsends huge night lifts Oakland over Xavier in 78-76 upset

Trey Townsend’s huge night lifts Oakland over Xavier in 78-76 upset

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

Third time's a charm, right? In Oakland's third buy game of the season against a Power Six opponent, the Golden Grizzlies defeated the Xavier Musketeers, 78-76. Many mid-major teams are lucky to compete...

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Lions score grit-fueled comeback victory over Bears

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

In a sensational turn of events, the Detroit Lions pulled off an astonishing comeback win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, 31-26. The Lions have now advanced to an incredible 8-2 record to start...

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,...

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