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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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Men’s basketball dominant in home opening win against BGSU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Oakland men’s basketball team defeated the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Falcons 81-62 in the team’s home opener at the OU Credit Union O’rena. “I’m really...

Reliving the inaugural match at the ORena after 25 years

Reliving the inaugural match at the O’Rena after 25 years

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the inaugural match at the O’rena, now known as the OU Credit Union O’rena, between the Oakland University men’s basketball team and the Michigan State University...

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Forty years of OU basketball: A look back in time

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

On Nov. 6, 2023, Greg Kampe began his 40th season as the head coach of the Oakland men’s basketball team. He is the longest-tenured head coach in Division I men’s basketball, meaning no head coach...

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Recapping Greg Kampe’s greatest victory at OU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

Greg Kampe has made a 40-year career out of coaching college kids at the game of basketball. Not only has he been coaching for 40 years — which is impressive enough on its own — but he’s been at...

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...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 15-21)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 15-21)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 25, 2023

Basketball is just around the corner, and athletics at Oakland have never been busier. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of how OU teams fared in competitions this week (Oct. 15-21). Women’s soccer It...

Mens 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...

Oakland men’s basketball full 2023-24 schedule announced

Oakland men’s basketball full 2023-24 schedule announced

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

It may not seem like it since school started not too long ago, but college basketball season is right around the corner. Oakland released its non-conference schedule last week, and the entire 2023-24 schedule...

Womens basketball makes strides with new hire, transfer additions

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

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter 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...

Men’s basketball to compete in 2023 Cayman Islands Classic

Men’s basketball to compete in 2023 Cayman Islands Classic

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor July 19, 2023

The Oakland men’s basketball team is set to begin its preseason scrimmages in just over three months as the team looks to rebound after a subpar 2022-23 campaign. The 2023-24 season will mark head coach...

Breanne Beatty looks to pass the ball against Detroit Mercy on Jan. 20.

Women’s basketball battles back to sweep Metro Series

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter January 26, 2022

After trailing the Detroit Mercy Titans going into the fourth quarter of a very close game, the Golden Grizzlies won a hard fought basketball game 66-62 to get above .500 on the season on Saturday.  Despite...

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