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Oakland women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate retires due to health concerns

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 9. Oakland announced that women's basketball head coach Jeff Tungate would retire effective immediately. The announcement comes at a crucial time for the Golden Grizzlies, who are still...

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OU women’s basketball unleashes spectacular performance against Cleary University 

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 13, 2024

In an impressive showcase of dominance, the Oakland women's basketball team got the win over Cleary University by a commanding score of 95-51. The game started off tight, with everything tied at 10-10...

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Season Preview: Oakland women’s basketball aims to bounce back with Tungate’s return

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

As the 2024-25 season quickly approaches, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team is not just battling opponents — they are battling expectations. A major shift for the team this season...

Oakland women’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 18, 2024

The 2024-25 season for the Golden Grizzlies is set to feature a dynamic mix of matchups and key conference games under the guidance of head coach Jeff Tungate.  The Golden Grizzlies will begin with...

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Women’s basketball faces setback during first conference clash of season

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team lost their in-conference home opener 84-66 to the Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) Mastodons on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The loss snaps a two-game...

Golden Grizzlies unstoppable in 110-51 victory over Cleary

Golden Grizzlies unstoppable in 110-51 victory over Cleary

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

From the opening whistle, it was evident the Golden Grizzlies meant business in their 110-51 win over Cleary University in their home opener. The Golden Grizzlies came out strong the entire first quarter,...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Nov. 12-18)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Nov. 12-18)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 22, 2023

Fall sports are nearly over, but men’s and women’s basketball at Oakland University are just now gearing up. Greg Kampe and the men’s team, as well as Jeff Tungate and the women’s team were both...

O'rena renamed in deal with OU Credit Union

O’rena renamed in deal with OU Credit Union

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor July 19, 2023

When fans of Oakland University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams attend home games this upcoming winter, they will enter an arena with a slightly altered name.  In April, Oakland University...

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

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

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor 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...

The women's basketball team in a huddle against IU

Brooke Quarles-Daniels wins Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter April 5, 2023

Oakland University guard Brooke Quarles-Daniels has been named the 2022-23 Horizon League Freshman of the Year in women’s basketball.  She made history as the first player in program history to receive...

Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturday's Cleveland State game.

Women’s basketball 2022-23 season roundup

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 22, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team ended the season 13-17 overall and 8-12 in the conference.  This is a team that can be described as dedicated to the game. Despite the Golden Grizzlies being knocked...

Lilly Ritz scores career-high 31 points, OU embarrassed by Youngstown State in blowout loss

Lilly Ritz scores career-high 31 points, OU embarrassed by Youngstown State in blowout loss

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team kicked off a two-game road trip with a game against the 10-4 Youngstown State Penguins. Unfortunately for Oakland, YSU’s Lilly Ritz had a career-high 31 points as...

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