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Kahlaijah Dean starts to drive from the top of the key against UIC on Dec. 2.

Kahlaijah Dean: Women’s basketball’s leading star

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

Oakland University is watching what could be the final collegiate basketball season for one of its brightest stars, Kahlaijah Dean. The senior player from Bakersfield, California is lighting up the...

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...

Sug Williams stops and pulls up for a jump shot against Youngstown State on Nov. 18.

Women’s basketball falls to Youngstown State in conference opener

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 24, 2021

Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball lost to the Youngstown State University Penguins 79-68 in their first Horizon League matchup of the season at the O’Rena on Thursday. In the first quarter of...

Freshman guard Osei Price had 11 points in 28 minutes Friday night.

Men’s basketball fends off Lake Superior State for exhibition win

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Oakland University men’s basketball survived Lake Superior State University after the Lakers mounted a late comeback to win 91-81 in the final game of exhibition play at home in the O’rena on Friday. Led...

The Milwaukee Panthers shut out the Golden Grizzlies on Senior Night last Saturday.

Women’s soccer drops pivotal game to Milwaukee on Senior Night

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

On the night meant to honor the players of senior standing on the Golden Grizzlies’ women’s soccer team, Saturday night took on an undertone of sadness as the players celebrated their dedication to...

Karabo Dhlamini takes a shot on goal against IUPUI on Saturday, Oct. 2

Women’s soccer extends winning streak with victory over IUPUI

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 6, 2021

The Golden Grizzlies women’s soccer team continue their run of dominance over the Horizon league as they took down the IUPUI Jaguars in a nailbiter of a victory.  From the start, every move made...

Mens baskteballs non-conference schedule has been released. Photo courtesy of OU Communications.

Men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor September 1, 2021

The Oakland University men’s basketball program has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2021-22 season, featuring four matchups against NCAA tournament teams from last season and a multi-team...

Oakland University Athletics won the McCafferty Trophy for the first time since 2018.

Golden Grizzlies win 2021 McCafferty Trophy

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor June 30, 2021

Oakland University Athletics has won the Horizon League McCafferty Trophy for the fifth time since joining the conference in 2013, according to a press release.  Named in honor of James J. McCafferty,...

Sydney Campbell winding up to pitch against Youngstown State in the Horizon League Softball Semifinals.

Oakland softball falls in Horizon League Finals

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor May 26, 2021

Oakland University softball lost in the Horizon League Finals to the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames last weekend. The Golden Grizzlies were the two-seed in the tournament. They faced the same...

The OU Mens Golf team holding their new Horizon League Championship trophy.  After finishing in second place the past four years, the team finally earned their first Horizon League Championship in program history.

Men’s golf wins Horizon League Championship

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor May 4, 2021

The Oakland University men’s golf team won the Horizon League Championship last week for the first time in program history. Thomas Giroux was the medalist with a score of 214 (-2). He credited his...

Amalia Shahzan putting. The golf team is preparing for their final two tournaments against Bowling Green and the Horizon League Championship.

Women’s golf continues strong season

Lauren Reid, Content Editor March 29, 2021

The Oakland University women’s golf team began their season on Feb. 28, and are now heading into their final two tournaments — at Bowling Green on April 10 and 11 and the Horizon League Championship...

Oakland University softball huddling up. The Golden Grizzlies will start their season on Friday, Feb. 25.

Softball improves to 6-2 with walk-off

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief March 24, 2021

Walk-off wins are always fun for the team, but especially to cap off the first homestand of the season. The Golden Grizzlies softball team improved to 6-2 in conference play after a 3-1 series victory...

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