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The Volleyball team in a huddle during a timeout.

Women’s volleyball outlasts Green Bay in five-set marathon match

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 12, 2022

It was a huge win for the women’s volleyball team this past Friday in Wisconsin as they took down the Green Bay Phoenix with a 3-2 win.  Oakland came in with some aggression, scoring six straight...

The volleyball team celebrates after getting a point against UIC on Oct. 8.

Women’s volleyball drops match to Northern Kentucky

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 28, 2022

The Golden Grizzlies women's volleyball team lost to Northern Kentucky on Sept. 23 at home in three straight sets.  Despite strong kills by Northern Kentucky, it is without a doubt the Grizzlies still...

Feature: Womens Club Volleyball

Feature: Women’s Club Volleyball

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 14, 2022

Oakland University's women’s club volleyball team is ready to kick start the 2022-23 school year. Everyone is ready to get back into the swing of things and that's where club sports at OU come into...

The volleyball team in a huddle during a timeout.

Volleyball’s season comes to end in Horizon League quarterfinals

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter November 24, 2021

Two of the best defenses in Horizon League volleyball faced off in the first game of the 2021 Horizon League Tournament when the reigning champions, the Wright State Raiders, thrashed the Golden Grizzlies...

The volleyball team in a huddle after losing a point against Northern Kentucky on Nov. 13.

Volleyball loses fifth straight, stumbles into conference tournament

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Volleyball team lost their final game of the season to the Northern Kentucky University Norse on Saturday at the O’Rena. Oakland, who dropped its fifth game...

Lindsay Wightman gets ready to serve against Wright State on Nov. 12.

Volleyball falls to Wright State in then fourth straight loss

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Volleyball team lost to the Wright State University Raiders 3-1 in sets on Friday, Nov. 12 at the O’Rena for their fourth straight loss. Oakland, who lost three...

Volleyball won their match against Cleveland State 3-2 on Senior Night.

Volleyball gets Senior Night victory over Cleveland State in five-set battle

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter November 3, 2021

The seniors of the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies’ volleyball team got honored under happy circumstances after their 3-2 victory over the Cleveland State Vikings Friday night.  Starting off...

Golden Grizzlies huddling up during Saturdays game against Robert Morris.

Volleyball sweeps Robert Morris on Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

The Oakland University volleyball team defeated the Robert Morris Colonials in straight sets on Saturday at the O’rena.  It was a dominating start for the Grizzlies, as they got off to a 12-4 lead...

The volleyball team huddles up against Youngstown State on Oct. 24.

Volleyball wins a hard-fought match against Youngstown State

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

After an arduous five-set matchup, the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies leave the court victorious after defeating the Youngstown State Penguins 3-2 on Sunday. The game started off evenly matched,...

Kerra Cornist and Jamie Walling go for a block against Milwaukee on Oct. 7.

Volleyball swept by Milwaukee in clash of Horizon League titans

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor October 13, 2021

The Oakland University volleyball team fell to the Milwaukee Panthers in straight sets last Thursday. Milwaukee came into the match undefeated in conference play at 4-0, while the Grizzlies were 3-1 coming...

The volleyball team celebrates after getting a point against UIC on Oct. 8.

OU fights hard in four sets for Homecoming victory over UIC

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

The Golden Grizzlies showed off just how much they could endure as they fought through adversity to capture the win against the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames.  The Grizzlies started off the...

Lindsay Wightman celebrates as her team gets a point.

Volleyball star Lindsay Wightman continues family legacy

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor October 6, 2021

Before she stepped on campus at Oakland University, Lindsay Wightman knew the culture of the volleyball program was the right fit for her. What she didn’t know was she would become one of the most decorated...

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