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Oakland secures sixth place in Horizon League with win over Green Bay

Oakland secures sixth place in Horizon League with win over Green Bay

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 1, 2025

In Oakland's final regular season matchup, the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team made an improbable comeback, defeating the Green Bay Phoenix on the road in overtime, 87-84. Allen Mukeba was instrumental...

Greg Kampe becomes all-time Horizon League conference wins leader as Woodrich and Cole light up senior night

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 1, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team delivered a thrilling 91-86 overtime victory against the Cleveland State Vikings at the OU Credit Union O'Rena, making history in...

Men's basketball drops second consecutive game to Youngstown State Penguins

Men’s basketball drops second consecutive game to Youngstown State Penguins

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

It hasn't been an ideal start to February for the men's basketball team. After beginning the month with a home loss to Northern Kentucky University, the Golden Grizzlies followed it up with another loss,...

No Kampe, No Problem: Golden Grizzlies extinguish Green Bay at home

No Kampe, No Problem: Golden Grizzlies extinguish Green Bay at home

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Despite the absence of Oakland head coach Greg Kampe this past Thursday, the Oakland men's basketball team cruised past the Green Bay Phoenix, 68-54, after a strong second half inside the OU Credit Union...

Men's basketball can't secure sweep against Northern Kentucky at home

Men’s basketball can’t secure sweep against Northern Kentucky at home

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

Basketball, at the end of the day, is a math equation. If my team's points are greater than your team's points, it's a win. Five three-pointers versus five layups is 15 points versus 10 points. Shooting...

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Oakland earns much-needed convincing win over Northern Kentucky on the road

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 15, 2025

On Saturday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team secured an impressive 68-53 road win over the Northern Kentucky Norse at Truist Arena. The win improves Oakland’s record to 6-12 on...

Oakland men’s basketball can’t withstand offensive outburst from Cleveland State Vikings

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 21, 2024

The Wolstein Center has been a very hostile place for the Oakland men's basketball team over the last few years. It's been three years since the Golden Grizzlies defeated Cleveland State (CSU) on their...

Golden Grizzlies knock off Cleveland State in 74-71 thriller, advance to Horizon League Championship

Golden Grizzlies knock off Cleveland State in 74-71 thriller, advance to Horizon League Championship

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

The Oakland University men’s basketball team is one win closer to the finish line, as the team defeated the Cleveland State University (CSU) Vikings on Monday, March 11, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum...

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Oakland tramples Purdue Fort Wayne in Horizon League quarterfinal matchup

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 8, 2024

The Oakland University men’s basketball team punched their ticket to extended post-season play after defeating the Purdue Fort Wayne University (PFW) Mastodons on Thursday, March 7, at the OU Credit...

Golden Grizzlies triumph in electrifying overtime battle against NKU

Golden Grizzlies triumph in electrifying overtime battle against NKU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

The Grizzlies men’s basketball team took down the Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Norse on Wednesday, Jan. 9, after an exhilarating overtime at the OU Credit Union O’rena. “If you can win and...

Toledo Rockets outlast Golden Grizzlies in nail-biting 69-68 finish

Toledo Rockets outlast Golden Grizzlies in nail-biting 69-68 finish

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

The Golden Grizzlies fell short by one point to the Toledo Rockets in a closely contested matchup at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The game started with a successful layup made by Toledo’s Sonny Wilson....

Oakland men bested by Purdue Fort Wayne at home

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

The Golden Grizzlies fell short to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Saturday, Dec. 2, on the blacktop, 98-77. Purdue Fort Wayne came out immediately, making a statement that set the tone for the remainder...

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