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Oakland University student-athletes put the reading in March. Over 100 Golden Grizzlies read to elementary students throughout March is Reading Month, according to senior softball infielder Sarah Hartley.“Athletics...

Oaklands DJ for mens and womens basketball Earl McKinney pumps up the Grizz Gang.

Beats and basketball: DJ Earl sets the tone

Bohdanna Cherstylo March 11, 2016

Oakland's DJ for men's and women's basketball Earl McKinney pumps up the Grizz Gang.

Athletics to offer students free Horizon League Tournament tickets

Kristen Davis February 8, 2016

Oakland University’s athletic department will be providing all-session tickets for the Horizon League Tournament to the first 400 students in attendance at the men’s basketball home game against Milwaukee...

Oakland University Student Congress hosted the Winter Fest Tailgate on Jan.29 before the mens basketball game inside a heated tent, getting students prepared for game night. 

Golden Grizzly pride drove this year’s winter tailgate

Amy Swanson January 31, 2016

The Winter Fest Tailgate Friday, Jan. 29, was yet another successful Oakland event this year.Beginning at 4:30 p.m., the tent in the P16 parking lot was packed with students looking to have some fun before...

The Oakland mens basketball team visited the Nike Campus in Seattle, Wash. last week before the game against the University of Washington. Oakland University Athletics is set to announce it has signed a 10-year deal with Nike and its authorized dealer, Nike LIDS, at the mens basketball game against No. 1 Michigan State tonight.

Oakland University Athletics signs decade-long contract with Nike, Nike LIDS

Kristen Davis December 20, 2015

Oakland University Athletics has signed a 10-year apparel, shoe and equipment contract with Nike and its new authorized dealer, Nike LIDS.Nike and its previous authorized dealer, Team Sports, have been...

OU students enjoyed the warm weather and good food provided at the OUSC tailgate.

OUSC tailgate sponsors pride in Grizzly athletics

Ali DeRees April 12, 2014

Perfect weather, good food, and great times were all included at the OUSC tailgate held before the first Oakland University baseball home game of the season, where the OU men’s team took on the University...

Assistant Director of Athletics earns Phyllis Law Googasian Award

Assistant Director of Athletics earns Phyllis Law Googasian Award

Adam Kujawski March 17, 2014

Since 2006, Holly Kerstner has worked for Oakland University as the assistant director of athletics for student-athlete services, a position where she helps athletes with academics during their time at...

Mascot Mania: The Grizz, Pioneer Pete, Clawzz

Mascot Mania: The Grizz, Pioneer Pete, Clawzz

By Scott Wolchek November 6, 2013

The basketball players aren’t the only ones who have returned to the O’Rena. Honey-loving mascots The Grizz and Clawzz are back as well. Unlike other bears, these cuddly cubs won’t be spending November...

Grizzlies win again in clash with Titans

By David Cesefske October 21, 2013

Oakland University women’s soccer (7-7-1, 3-2-0) had to battle Detroit Mercy (8-7-1, 2-3-0) as well as cold weather and constant wind to come away with a 2-0 win Oct. 19.The Grizzlies came out strong...

Women’s soccer’s leading scorer speaks on success

By David Cesefske October 21, 2013

Hailing all the way from Ontario, Canada, OU senior forward Meghan Reynolds has consistently put up solid numbers for the Grizzlies, giving all of herself to the game she loves.Reynolds is making her final...

ACLU to OU: Lift gag order on student-athletes

Victoria Craw October 15, 2013

Oakland University has yet to respond to a letter from the Michigan chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) that indicates OU’s policy of preventing current players from speaking to the...

Former Athletics employee paid for silence concerning OU

Victoria Craw September 3, 2013

A former Oakland University Athletics employee said to have been paid to keep quiet.The employee signed an “Administrative Professional Release and Separation Agreement” after deciding to step down....

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