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Brock Heilig, Sports Editor

Brock is a junior at Oakland University majoring in journalism. He joined the Post in the fall of 2021 as a Sports Reporter. Now, as the Sports Editor, Brock keeps up with most athletic events which feature Oakland University teams.

Brock watches every University of Michigan football and basketball game. He hopes to cover U-M athletics after he graduates. He secretly, yet, not so secretly roots against Michigan State and Ohio State teams.

In his free time, he likes to watch Friends. He is a firm believer that Ross and Rachel were on a break.

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Brock’s Thoughts: Cool or cocky, coach Prime is changing college football

Brock’s Thoughts: Cool or cocky, coach Prime is changing college football

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Oakland Athletics: A week in review

Oakland Athletics: A week in review

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Brocks Thoughts: How is he still doing this?

Brock’s Thoughts: How is he still doing this?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
Oakland Athletics: A week in review

Oakland Athletics: A week in review

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of Oakland University

Longtime Oakland athletic trainer Tom Ford passes away after ALS battle

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
July 21, 2023
Orena renamed in deal with OU Credit Union

O’rena renamed in deal with OU Credit Union

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
July 19, 2023
Men’s basketball to compete in 2023 Cayman Islands Classic

Men’s basketball to compete in 2023 Cayman Islands Classic

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
July 19, 2023
The Oakland University swimming and diving team won their ninth consecutive Horizon League title last weekend.

Swimming and Diving teammates Christian Bart, Susan LaGrand named to U.S. roster for World University Games

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
May 25, 2023
Coach Peter Hovland was inducted into Michigan’s sports hall of fame in 2016.

Pete Hovland: A career to remember

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
The Oakland Swimming and Diving team defeated Cleveland State in their final regular season match on Friday.

Oakland names Mitch Alters new head coach of swimming and diving

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
The Lions celebrate their first win of the 2021 season against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 5, 2021. Photo via Forbes.

Column: Time to say goodbye to the ‘same, old Lions’?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Softball swept Detroit Mercy this weekend to stay undefeated in Horizon League play.

Oakland splits series with Northern Kentucky, third game canceled

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
In the three-game series season opener for Oakland baseball, the Golden Grizzlies won the third game and ended the series with a 1-2 record.

Oakland sweeps doubleheader versues Youngstown State, wins series over Penguins

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of Oakland University Athletics.

Oakland golf suffers brutal defeat at Tiger Invitational

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
The Oakland baseball team started their season with an impressive opening series victory against CSU-Bakersfield.

Malmanger, Collins have two-hit days, Oakland upsets Michigan in Ann Arbor

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Oakland University will be join the ranks of Michigan State and the University of Michigan with their very own Detroit Tigers University Night, September 4. 

Opinion: Baseball’s new pitch clock is awful, goes against sport’s core values

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Moore, Townsend combine for 46 in 85-81 win over IUPUI

Moore, Townsend combine for 46 in 85-81 win over IUPUI

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Opinion: Now or never for Jalen Moore, Oakland Basketball

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Lilly Ritz scores career-high 31 points, OU embarrassed by Youngstown State in blowout loss

Lilly Ritz scores career-high 31 points, OU embarrassed by Youngstown State in blowout loss

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Freshman guard Osei Price had 11 points in 28 minutes Friday night.

OU blows 12-point second-half lead, collapses in overtime against Milwaukee

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Blake Lampman led the Golden Grizzlies in scoring Saturday night with 16 points.

Kampe: Oakland ‘didn’t come to play’ in 83-72 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturdays Cleveland State game.

Oakland survives fourth-quarter push from Milwaukee, defeats Panthers

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturdays Cleveland State game.

Disastrous second half, blowout loss for women’s basketball

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Jalen Moore’s 32 points lift Oakland over Detroit Mercy in rivalry duel

Jalen Moore’s 32 points lift Oakland over Detroit Mercy in rivalry duel

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Coach Peter Hovland was inducted into Michigan’s sports hall of fame in 2016.

Legendary swimming, diving coach Pete Hovland to retire after 44 seasons

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Jalen Moore’s last-second 3-pointer gives Oakland new life, Golden Grizzlies avoid catastrophic upset

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
The Grizz Gang, OUs student section, needs to show up at all sports — not just mens basketball.

Brandon Rush’s performance too much to overcome, ends OU’s five-game winning streak

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Jeff Tungate has returned to lead the Oakland womens basketball team once again.

Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ incredible performance lifts Oakland over Northern Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Bills safety Damar Hamlin recovering well after suffering cardiac arrest

Bills safety Damar Hamlin recovering well after suffering cardiac arrest

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Girl Gains: New organization for women weightlifters

Girl Gains: New organization for women weightlifters

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrates a touchdown scored tight end Luke Schoonmaker against Purdue during the first half of the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis.

Wolverines escape Boilermakers in Big Ten Championship, advance to playoffs

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
Golden Grizzlies go winless in holiday trip to Bahamas

Golden Grizzlies go winless in holiday trip to Bahamas

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Ohio State, Michigan sneak past trap games, set up epic showdown

Ohio State, Michigan sneak past trap games, set up epic showdown

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
The womens basketball team in a huddle against IU

Oakland offense stymied in blowout loss to MSU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
Trey Townsend reads the defense versus the Penguins. The Golden Grizzlies won in overtime, 87-83, and Townsend drew a key charge in overtime.

All-around effort from OU plays big role in defeating Emoni Bates, Eastern Michigan

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Townsend’s 30-point game not enough: Toledo pours 112 on OU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
The Grizz Gang, OUs student section, needs to show up at all sports — not just mens basketball.

OU falls to Oklahoma State, establishes first losing streak of season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Sports reporter Reece Taylor has a plan for the Oakland mens basketball team to succeed in the Horizon League next season.

Oakland drops epic high-scoring duel to Bowling Green

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Mens basketball set for special season

Men’s basketball set for special season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Jeff Tungate has returned to lead the Oakland womens basketball team once again.

Women’s basketball ready to prove doubters wrong

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Field goal fest lifts Michigan over Michigan State in rivalry matchup

Field goal fest lifts Michigan over Michigan State in rivalry matchup

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Michigan State University defeated The University of Michigan last Saturday 10/30 in a highly anticipated game, 37-33.

Opinion: Why the post-game melee at Michigan Stadium is bad for UM-MSU rivalry

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Oakland mauls GVSU, meets with media prior to season

Oakland mauls GVSU, meets with media prior to season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Men’s soccer celebrates homecoming, blanks Wright State in victory

Men’s soccer celebrates homecoming, blanks Wright State in victory

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
The Grizzlies womens soccer team fell a goal short from a win against Depaul University.

Women’s soccer on four-game win streak, in pursuit of Horizon League title

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
Photo courtesy of Oakland University Athletics.

Men’s golf beats 13 teams, wins Tom Tontimonia Invitational for second straight year

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Oakland Womens Soccer Head Coach Juan Pablo Favero talks about the season and whats to come in the future.

Women’s soccer records 20 shots, crushes Robert Morris

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Early goal lifts Oakland over Detroit Mercy on Ted Lasso night

Early goal lifts Oakland over Detroit Mercy on Ted Lasso night

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Women’s soccer endures record-tying seventh draw of season

Women’s soccer endures record-tying seventh draw of season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
A plan to upgrade the Oakland Baseball Field is in the works.

OU baseball cruises past Lansing Community College in first fall ball game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
The womens soccer team huddles up during a game against Western Michigan.

Women’s soccer ties Green Bay, marks fourth consecutive draw

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Men’s soccer falls to Grand Canyon, winless through six games

Men’s soccer falls to Grand Canyon, winless through six games

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
The volleyball team in a huddle after losing a point against Northern Kentucky on Nov. 13.

Women’s volleyball goes winless in Beale Street Challenge

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
A member of Oakland Universitys womens golf team lines up for a putt on Monday, Sept. 27.

Women’s golf claims A-Ga-Ming tournament championship

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
As it looks to build off its 2021 Horizon League Championship season, the Oakland University men’s soccer team revealed its 2022 slate.

Men’s soccer reveals 2022 schedule

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
July 20, 2022
Sarah Burnham to replace Gaudio as women’s golf coach

Sarah Burnham to replace Gaudio as women’s golf coach

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
July 20, 2022
The Oakland baseball team started their season with an impressive opening series victory against CSU-Bakersfield.

Jordon Banfield leads Oakland Baseball to first winning season in decades

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
June 15, 2022
Coach Peter Hovland was inducted into Michigan’s sports hall of fame in 2016.

Five Oakland coaches named Horizon League Coach of the Year

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
June 15, 2022
A member of Oakland Universitys womens golf team lines up for a putt on Monday, Sept. 27.

Amalia Shahzan leads Oakland to Horizon League championship

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
May 18, 2022
Oakland softball lost via mercy rule to the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday. Photo courtesy of OU Athletics.

Oakland Softball Team closes out season with pair of Horizon League championships

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
May 18, 2022
Quinton Kujawa pitched five shutout innings while only allowing one hit in Oaklands win over Bowling Green.

Oakland sneaks past Bowling Green in pitchers’ duel

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Oakland scored their first win over the Michigan State Spartans since 2011 last Tuesday.

Softball defeats Michigan State for first time in over a decade

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Brad Goulet slides head-first into home plate against SVSU on March 29.

Baseball routs SVSU behind monster days at the plate

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
April 4, 2022
Brad Goulet had four hits in six at-bats against Michigan on Wednesday.

Baseball goes to Ann Arbor and cruises past Michigan

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Aleksei Goldhill get the signs from the catcher and prepares his wind-up against Purdue-Fort Wayne on March 25.

Baseball takes two of three vs. Purdue-Fort Wayne, now 4-2 in Horizon League

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
Krista Rice has been named the new head volleyball coach at Oakland University.

Newly-hired volleyball coach Krista Rice ready to take program to new heights

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
Jeff Tungate has returned to lead the Oakland womens basketball team once again.

Oakland women’s basketball looks ahead to the offseason

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Cam Post when 3-4 with three runs scored in Oaklands 14-4 blowout victory over Rochester University on March 16.

Oakland baseball dominates Rochester University thanks to offensive explosion

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 21, 2022
Brett Hagen started game 3 of Oaklands series against SIUE, allowing four runs on five hits in four innings pitched.

Oakland baseball swept by SIUE as early season woes continue

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Kahlaijah Dean put the team on her back with 24 points on Monday afternoon against IUPUI in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals.

Women’s basketball’s memorable season ends in Horizon League semifinals

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
The Oakland womens basketball team had a victorious season opener against Akron on Nov. 7, 2022.

Women’s basketball upsets second-seeded Penguins, punches ticket to Indianapolis

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
Breanne Beatty notched 11 points, good for second on the team Tuesday night.

Women’s basketball outlasts Wright State, advance to league tournament quarterfinals

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 2, 2022
Oakland University softball huddling up. The Golden Grizzlies will start their season on Friday, Feb. 25.

Oakland softball looking for another historical season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Kendall Folley dribbles the ball up the court against Cleveland State on Feb. 17.

Women’s basketball loses third straight game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Kendall Folley dribbles the ball up the court against Green Bay on Feb. 10.

Women’s basketball drops 61-57 to Green Bay, falls to 9-6 in Horizon League

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Seth Tucker has been named one of the captains of the 2022 Oakland baseball team along with Michael Stygles.

Newly-named captain Seth Tucker ready to lead Oakland baseball to success

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Blake Lampman led the Golden Grizzlies in scoring Saturday night with 16 points.

Men’s basketball drops second straight game, plagued by late-game woes

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
U-Ms football coach, Jim Harbaugh.

Despite interviewing for NFL position, Jim Harbaugh will remain at Michigan

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
Micah Parrish heads to the locker room at halftime against UIC on Jan. 29.

Men’s basketball outlasts conference rival UIC

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Breanne Beatty goes for a layup against Youngstown State.

Women’s basketball stuns first place Youngstown State

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Jamal Cain had 26 points and 21 rebounds in Oaklands win over Green Bay.

Oakland defeats Green Bay, back in first place in Horizon League

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
The Oakland bench celebrates as the team rolls to an easy victory over arch rival Detroit Mercy.

Women’s basketball gets back in the win column, obliterates Detroit Mercy

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
Alona Blackwell guards an opposing player against Wright State on Jan. 13.

Meet valuable women’s basketball player Alona Blackwell

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
Sydney Gouard goes for a shot against Wright State on Jan. 13.

Oakland outlasts inferior Wright State, evens overall record to .500

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
KeSha Blanton on the sidelines coaching against the Youngstown Penguins.

Shorthanded women’s basketball wins in dramatic fashion

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 10, 2022
Alabama takes on Georgia in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in a rematch of the SEC title game.

SEC foes set to square off in highly-anticipated national title game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 10, 2022
Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Photo courtesy of the Detroit Free Press

Michigan beats Ohio State for first time in Harbaugh era

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
Kayla Luchenbach drives to the basket against UIC on Dec. 2.

Women’s basketball extinguishes Flames of UIC in Horizon League matchup

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
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