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Oakland swim and dive wins the Horizon League Conference

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

When great sports dynasties come to mind, people think of Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the ‘90s, Brady’s Patriots, Mickey Mantle’s Yankees in the ‘50s, or Wayne Gretzky’s Oilers in the ‘80s. But...

The Oakland University swimming and diving team won their ninth consecutive Horizon League title last weekend.

Swimming and Diving teammates Christian Bart, Susan LaGrand named to U.S. roster for World University Games

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor May 25, 2023

Legendary Swimming and Diving head coach Pete Hovland’s 44-year career has now officially come to an end, and his successor, Mitch Alters, has taken over. Hovland coached countless swimmers and divers...

The swimming and diving team practices ahead of the Black and Gold Instrasqaud match.

Swimming and Diving to compete for ninth consecutive Horizon League Title

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter February 9, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men and women’s swim team’s 2021-2022 season is officially in the books, and all eyes are on the Horizon League Championships on Feb. 16-19, hosted by IUPUI...

The Oakland Swimming and Diving team defeated Cleveland State in their final regular season match on Friday.

Swimming and Diving beats Horizon League rival Cleveland State

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men and women’s swim team beat the Cleveland State University Vikings in Cleveland, Ohio on Jan, 28. With both the men and women’s teams active for the event,...

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Swimming Diving places in 3rd and 4th in Day 1 of Zippy Invitational

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s and women’s swim team are set in 3rd and 4th place respectively at the Zippy Invitational at the University of Akron in Akron, Oh. on Dec. 3. The Zippy...

Swimming and Diving finished in third place at the Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio.

Swimming and Diving combine for seven golds and place third overall at Zippy Invitational

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s and women’s swim teams combine for seven gold medals en route to a third place finish in the three-day Zippy Invitational at the University of Akron on...

The swimmers made some waves at their conference meet v. UIC.

Swimming and Diving rolls past UIC in first conference meet

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Oakland University hosted the University of Illinois-Chicago [UIC] in a swim meet on Saturday, Nov. 6. Oakland’s history against UIC is 14-0 since 2013 when they joined the Horizon league. Last time...

A Golden Grizzly swimmer starts their run in an event on Friday, Nov. 5 against GVSU.

Swimming and diving laps Grand Valley State

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's and women’s swim team rolled past the Grand Valley State University Lakers in their return to the Oakland Aquatic Center on Friday.  Returning from last...

The Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (women's) and 155-107 (men's) on Oct. 23.

Swim & Dive sweeps Xavier

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (women's) and 155-107 (men's) in a dual meet in Rochester on Oct. 23. Oakland, in their first combined...

The swimming and diving team practices ahead of the Black and Gold Instrasqaud match.

Swimming and Diving prepares for new season

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 6, 2021

With the commencement of the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet, the Golden Grizzlies Swimming and Diving teams have opened the doors to a new season full of possibilities.  Last season, the men...

The OU swimming and diving program received Scholar All-America honors.

Swimming and Diving receives Scholar All-America honors

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor July 28, 2021

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected the Oakland University men's and women's swimming and diving teams for Scholar All-America honors for their efforts in...

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