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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

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies were defeated by the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 73-64, on Thursday, Jan. 26 at home.  Purdue Fort Wayne’s Amellia Bromenschenkel was hot. She led the Mastodons in points...

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

The Oakland women’s basketball team put on a show at Calihan Hall against the Titans of the University of Detroit Mercy, pulling out a 81-66 victory on Wednesday, Jan. 18.  Senior Breanne Beatty...

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

The Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team was a fun squad to watch defending home court on Sunday, Jan. 15 in their game against Wright State. Brooke Quarles-Daniels was incredible, scoring a game-high...

The women's basketball team in a huddle against IU

Oakland offense stymied in blowout loss to MSU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 23, 2022

The Oakland women’s basketball team struggled in an 85-39 blowout loss at the hands of the Michigan State Spartans (MSU) at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15.  Oakland hung around for a quarter,...

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

The Grizzlies took down the Akron Zips by a score of 74-67 on Monday, Nov. 7 in the O'rena. Kennedie Montue had a great accomplishment on opening night, getting her career high of 21 points under her...

Jeff Tungate has returned to lead the Oakland women's basketball team once again.

Women’s basketball ready to prove doubters wrong

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

It’s definitely been an interesting 12 months for the Oakland University women’s basketball team. Just one year ago, head coach Jeff Tungate and the Golden Grizzlies were picked to finish fifth...

Breanne Beatty scored eight points in 32 minutes of action on Sunday.

Breanne Beatty: Striving for Greatness

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 14, 2022

An overachiever is an understatement for Breanne Beatty. She’s got game, and how well she manages her student-athlete lifestyle is top-tier.  Women’s basketball guard, Breanne Beatty, is a senior...

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

The Oakland women’s basketball team defeated the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament at the O’rena on Tuesday night by a score of 54-45. Oakland jumped out to...

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

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team handled the Detroit Mercy Titans rather easily on Thursday night by a score of 80-50.  The Grizzlies have now won four of its last five games,...

Brianna Breedy dribbles the ball down the court against Northern Kentucky on Jan. 15.

Women’s basketball loses to Northern Kentucky in Horizon League clash

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor January 19, 2022

The Oakland University women’s basketball team [7-8, 5-3 HL] fell to the Northern Kentucky Norse [11-3, 5-2 HL] 79-67 Saturday afternoon at the O’Rena.  The win allowed the Norse to surpass Oakland...

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

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team defeated the Wright State Raiders on Thursday night by a score of 62-51. With the win, the Grizzlies improved to 7-7 overall and 5-2 in Horizon League...

Sug Williams plays staunch on defense against Niagara on Friday, Nov. 12.

Women’s basketball defeats Niagara for first win of season

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Going into Friday’s game, Oakland’s record was 0-1 while Niagara University had a record of 1-0. However, neither team had faced a conference team.  Head Coach Jeff Tungate stated: “for us to...

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