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Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter

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Northern Kentucky triumph over Oakland women’s volleyball

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2024
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OU women’s basketball unleashes spectacular performance against Cleary University 

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024

Oakland women’s volleyball dominates IU Indy on senior day

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024

Mastodons hold off Golden Grizzlies in intense five-set thriller

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2024

Golden Grizzlies volleyball fall to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in a five-set match

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2024
Reagan Reetz: Making waves at Oakland University — in and out of the pool

Reagan Reetz: Making waves at Oakland University — in and out of the pool

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024
Resilient Golden Grizzlies prevail in a five-set showdown against Robert Morris 

Resilient Golden Grizzlies prevail in a five-set showdown against Robert Morris 

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024

A’ja Wilson named unanimous WNBA MVP in a record-breaking 2024 season

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
Kylei Anderson: Oakland’s track star pushing the boundaries of athletic achievement

Kylei Anderson: Oakland’s track star pushing the boundaries of athletic achievement

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2024

Oakland women’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024

Breaking down the new additions to the Oakland women’s basketball team

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
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Oakland volleyball shines in EMU Tournament Finale

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of The Detroit Free Press

David Montgomery and Jameson Williams power the Lions past the Rams in an overtime showdown

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
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Team WNBA takes the win 117-109 in the All-Star game

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
July 24, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Free Press

A look at the Detroit Pistons’ off-season  

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
July 24, 2024
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South Carolina downs Caitlin Clark, Iowa in national championship

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Best moments from Oakland's NCAA Tournament run

Best moments from Oakland’s NCAA Tournament run

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2024
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Rising as ‘Mr. Oakland’: Trey Townsend’s successful journey to the NCAA

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2024
Oakland men’s basketball team secures Horizon League regular-season championship

Oakland men’s basketball team secures Horizon League regular-season championship

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2024
Photo courtesy of ClutchPoints

Trust the process: Troy Weaver’s day in the life

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March 13, 2024
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Oakland women outmatched by Cleveland State on road

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2024
Gohlke ties career best, Oakland thumps IUPUI at O'rena

Gohlke ties career best, Oakland thumps IUPUI at O’rena

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February 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Golden Grizzlies

Oakland picks up huge road win over Wright State

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February 14, 2024
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Golden Grizzlies fall to Youngstown State at O’rena

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February 14, 2024
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Oakland women’s basketball falls to Wright State in 80-68 defeat

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
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Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
Oakland dominated by Green Bay Phoenix in Horizon League showdown

Oakland dominated by Green Bay Phoenix in Horizon League showdown

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Oakland outlasts Milwaukee in double-overtime thriller

Oakland outlasts Milwaukee in double-overtime thriller

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated

Detroit Pistons make move prior to trade deadline

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2024
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Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ heroics seal deal in 83-81 victory

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2024
Photo courtesy of Josh Gales

Golden Grizzlies fall short against Mastodons

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January 17, 2024
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
Photo courtesy of Ceejay Round

Rising above: Oakland’s basketball prodigy Tone Hunter

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2023

Oakland men bested by Purdue Fort Wayne at home

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December 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of Junfu Han

Lions score grit-fueled comeback victory over Bears

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2023
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
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The legendary tale of the Detroit Pistons ‘Bad Boys’ championships

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Michigan State University

Basketball legend Greg Kelser: The man behind the mic

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Bijon Stigger

Golden Grizzlies emerge victorious against Cleveland State in five-set match

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Golden Grizzlies win exhibition game against Wayne State

Golden Grizzlies win exhibition game against Wayne State

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Las Vegas Aces clinch 2023 WNBA title

Las Vegas Aces clinch 2023 WNBA title

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
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Cade Cunningham lifts Pistons to win in home opener

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of Tommy Gilligan

Detroit Lions crushed by Ravens in Baltimore

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2023
Men's basketball defeated by Walsh in exhibition bout

Men’s basketball defeated by Walsh in exhibition bout

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2023
Oakland defeated by dominant Milwaukee at O'rena

Oakland defeated by dominant Milwaukee at O’rena

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023

The inspiring journey of track runner Shirelle Linzy

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
Photo courtesy of Raj Mehta/USA TODAY Sports

The 2023-2024 season: NBA’s thrilling return

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
Naveyah Damon: A star’s ascent on the court and beyond

Naveyah Damon: A star’s ascent on the court and beyond

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Women’s soccer showdown between Grizzlies, Norse ends in 1-1 draw

Women’s soccer showdown between Grizzlies, Norse ends in 1-1 draw

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2023
50 Cent’s 'The Final Lap Tour' ignites Detroit

50 Cent’s ‘The Final Lap Tour’ ignites Detroit

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2023
Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open, becomes youngest female winner since Serena

Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open, becomes youngest female winner since Serena

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2023
Oakland dominated by Southern Illinois in final day of Saluki Invitational

Oakland dominated by Southern Illinois in final day of Saluki Invitational

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2023
‘It ain't the same Detroit:' Lions upset Chiefs in Arrowhead

‘It ain’t the same Detroit:’ Lions upset Chiefs in Arrowhead

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
Oakland volleyball falls to Chicago State in three-set sweep

Oakland volleyball falls to Chicago State in three-set sweep

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
Detroit vs. Everybody: The rebuild edition

Detroit vs. Everybody: The rebuild edition

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
July 19, 2023
The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the rights to the first overall pick for the first time since 1970.

Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren big keys for Pistons’ future

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2023
The women's basketball team in a huddle against IU

Brooke Quarles-Daniels wins Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2023
Sydney Campbell winds up to pitch against Detroit Mercy on April 10.

Sydney Campbell becomes Oakland’s all-time winningest pitcher

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
Nirva Patel gets into her stance while the opponent gets ready to serve against LSSU on March 19. Photo courtesy of OU Athletics.

Athlete Profile: Nirva Patel

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
The Oakland men's basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the season on Thursday.

Men’s basketball 2022-23 season roundup

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2023
Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturday's Cleveland State game.

Women’s basketball 2022-23 season roundup

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2023
Proceeds from the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run & Walk will support OU's Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

Athlete Profile: Ashley Quinn

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2023
Yasmin Glazbrook and Nirva Patel were recently recognized for their achievements during the Oakland tennis team's recent trip to Florida.

Athlete Profile: Yasmin Glazbrook

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2023
Jalen Moore scores career-high 37, Golden Grizzlies doomed by inspired Titans

Jalen Moore scores career-high 37, Golden Grizzlies doomed by inspired Titans

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023

The Kid from Akron makes history

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
Trey Townsend reads the defense versus the Penguins. The Golden Grizzlies won in overtime, 87-83, and Townsend drew a key charge in overtime.

Suffocating defense helps Oakland to 59-47 win over Green Bay

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
The Oakland men's basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the season on Thursday.

Men’s basketball claws back for sensational 92-89 overtime victory over Cleveland State

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2023
Oakland women's basketball took on Michigan State at 3pm on Sunday, Dec.13 in the O'rena. 

Women’s basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne, 73-64

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2023
Oakland’s fierce women’s basketball team defeats their rivals

Oakland’s fierce women’s basketball team defeats their rivals

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
Women's basketball falls short to IUPUI, 85-69

Women’s basketball falls short to IUPUI, 85-69

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
Golden Grizzlies catch fire in 69-65 win over Robert Morris

Golden Grizzlies catch fire in 69-65 win over Robert Morris

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2023
OU defeats Wright State, finishes four-game home stand with 3-1 record

OU defeats Wright State, finishes four-game home stand with 3-1 record

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2023
Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Men’s basketball drops Horizon League opener to Cleveland State

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
Women's basketball knocks off Purdue Fort Wayne, 66-64

Women’s basketball knocks off Purdue Fort Wayne, 66-64

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
Townsend dunking during the Golden Grizzlies season opener against Defiance College on Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball breezes through season opener with 92-27 drubbing of defiance

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2022
The Oakland women's basketball team had a victorious season opener against Akron on Nov. 7, 2022.

Oakland women’s basketball starts season on high note

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2022
Track runner Angel Brandon has her eyes on the prize

Track runner Angel Brandon has her eyes on the prize

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
OU defeats Rochester in second exhibition game with 10-point comeback

OU defeats Rochester in second exhibition game with 10-point comeback

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
The resilient Sophie Wilsey

The resilient Sophie Wilsey

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
Golden Grizzlies soccer goes scoreless against Milwaukee Panthers

Golden Grizzlies soccer goes scoreless against Milwaukee Panthers

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
Deeeetroit Basketball: Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 113-109

Deeeetroit Basketball: Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 113-109

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022

Mia Konyvka: A beast in softball

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Is the future bright for the Detroit Pistons?

Is the future bright for the Detroit Pistons?

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Women's volleyball outlasts Green Bay in five-set marathon match

Women’s volleyball outlasts Green Bay in five-set marathon match

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
Bridget Boczar: The mastermind and golfer

Bridget Boczar: The mastermind and golfer

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 12, 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 secures big win over Robert Morris

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
The Oakland University swimming and diving team won their ninth consecutive Horizon League title last weekend.

Alyssa Ruhf: Conquering it all

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
The volleyball team celebrates after getting a point against UIC on Oct. 8.

Women’s volleyball drops match to Northern Kentucky

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Women in Business presents Lunch and Learn panel with Ally

Women in Business presents Lunch and Learn panel with Ally

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Proceeds from the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run & Walk will support OU's Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

Rachel Kempf: Headed to the finish line

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2022
Lindsay Wightman broke the school record for most career digs against Central Michigan in the Green and White Classic.

Women’s Volleyball loses to Spartans in first match of Green and White Classic

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2022
Breanne Beatty scored eight points in 32 minutes of action on Sunday.

Breanne Beatty: Striving for Greatness

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2022
Feature: Women's Club Volleyball

Feature: Women’s Club Volleyball

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2022
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