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Oakland women’s basketball secures thrilling victory with buzzer-beater against RMU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Oakland women’s basketball team defeated the Robert Morris University (RMU) Colonials 67-65 thanks to a buzzer-beater from Maddy Skorupski at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Markyia...

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Golden Grizzlies fall to Youngstown State at O’rena

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

The Golden Grizzlies were defeated by Youngstown State at the Credit Union O’rena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 85-79. In a thrilling showdown, this was a game that was filled with fast-paced action. Youngstown...

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Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 7, 2024

Oakland’s women’s basketball team was victorious at The Jungle on Jan. 28 against the IUPUI Jaguars. The Golden Grizzlies finished strong in a nail-biting fourth quarter. The game proved to be a...

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Oakland women’s basketball faces tough defeat against Cleveland State

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter January 31, 2024

The Oakland women’s basketball team fell in defeat to the Cleveland State University (CSU) Vikings at the OU Credit Union O’rena on Thursday, Jan. 25, with a final score of 77-65. Notably, this...

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Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ heroics seal deal in 83-81 victory

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter January 24, 2024

Brooke Quarles-Daniels owned the narrative in Oakland’s win against the Green Bay Phoenix at the OU Credit Union O’rena. With a mere 11 seconds ticking away in the fourth quarter, she put the team...

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Golden Grizzlies fall short against Mastodons

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter January 17, 2024

The Mastodons had a strong second half that resulted in the Grizzlies coming up short, 79-59, at Gates Sports Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Oakland had the opening possession from the tip, but a quick...

Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion

Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter January 17, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Oakland women’s basketball team conquered the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Titans at the OU Credit Union O’rena in a dominant 89-55 victory. The victory marks the...

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team lost their in-conference home opener 84-66 to the Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) Mastodons on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The loss snaps a two-game...

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

From the opening whistle, it was evident the Golden Grizzlies meant business in their 110-51 win over Cleary University in their home opener. The Golden Grizzlies came out strong the entire first quarter,...

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Brooke Quarles-Daniels wins Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter April 5, 2023

Oakland University guard Brooke Quarles-Daniels has been named the 2022-23 Horizon League Freshman of the Year in women’s basketball.  She made history as the first player in program history to receive...

Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturdays Cleveland State game.

Women’s basketball 2022-23 season roundup

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 22, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team ended the season 13-17 overall and 8-12 in the conference.  This is a team that can be described as dedicated to the game. Despite the Golden Grizzlies being knocked...

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

The Oakland women’s basketball team hosted the Milwaukee Panthers at the O’rena on Friday, Feb. 3, as the two teams fought for a position in the Horizon League standings. Both teams entered the contest...

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