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Golden Grizzlies edge out scrappy duel vs. Rochester Christian

Mike Okoronkwo, Sports Reporter November 5, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Golden Grizzlies faced off against Rochester Christian in a matchup that was heavily predicted to sway Oakland’s way. However, the matchup against the NAIA school was anything...

Golden Grizzlies demolish Alma in exhibition tune-up

Mike Okoronkwo, Sports Reporter October 29, 2025

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies officially kicked off their 2025–26 campaign against Alma College at the OU Credit Union O’rena on Wednesday, Oct. 22. They faced off against Division III Alma College...

The Horizon summit: Buru Naivalurua and his biggest contenders for the league’s crown

Mike Okoronkwo, Sports Reporter October 22, 2025

Heading into the nerve-wracking yet exciting 2025–26 Horizon League basketball season, it's only natural that the focus shifts to the title aspirations of the Golden Grizzlies. After coming up just...

Grizzlies Embrace the Gauntlet: A look at Oakland’s challenging non-conference schedule

Mike Okoronkwo, Sports Reporter October 15, 2025

Oakland University Men’s Basketball is set to embark on a non-conference slate that is as formidable as it is ambitious.   Featuring road contests against the likes of Houston, UCF, Purdue, Michigan...

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Unity and inclusion the stars of Unified Basketball League

James Elling, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

The sounds of basketballs bouncing and fans cheering echoing throughout Woodside Bible Church’s gyms each Saturday for six weeks aren’t an indication of fierce rivalry, but of unity and inclusion. Woodside...

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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,...

Brock’s Thoughts: Losing to Walsh? Really?

Brock’s Thoughts: Losing to Walsh? Really?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

I understand it was an exhibition game, but how can you possibly lose to Walsh University if you’re Oakland? In case you missed it, Oakland dropped its first game of the season to Walsh University...

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New faces, same determination: A Detroit Pistons preview

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor October 25, 2023

A fresh NBA season is upon us, and the Detroit Pistons kick off their season on the road against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Considering the last time the Pistons took the court was in April,...

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

The men’s basketball team fell short to the Walsh Cavaliers in an exhibition game to start the season, 75-69. The Cavaliers gave the Grizzlies a run for their money from the very beginning. The first...

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The 2023-2024 season: NBA’s thrilling return

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 11, 2023

The National Basketball Association has made a triumphant return for the 2023-2024 season. One of the most exciting aspects of this new season is the level of talent and competition. The NBA is overflowing...

Women's basketball makes strides with new hire, transfer additions

Women’s basketball makes strides with new hire, transfer additions

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor July 19, 2023

The Oakland University women’s basketball team has had a busy off-season.  On July 5, the team announced the hiring of Myron Brown as Director of Player Development and Brand Management. “I...

Kahlaijah Dean drives to the basket against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Feb. 19.

Women’s basketball snaps three-game losing streak with Senior Day victory

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter February 23, 2022

The Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team pulled out a close victory against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Senior Day, squeaking out a 58-54 win amidst a hard fought offensive battle.  The...

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