The Oakland Post

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 Reporter 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...

Orena 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...

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...

The womens 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 Saturdays 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...

Breanne Beatty prepares to take a shot during Saturdays Cleveland State game.

Oakland survives fourth-quarter push from Milwaukee, defeats Panthers

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 8, 2023

The Oakland women’s basketball team hosted the Milwaukee Panthers at the O’rena on Friday, Feb. 3, as the two teams fought for a position in the Horizon League standings. Both teams entered the contest...

Womens basketball falls short to IUPUI, 85-69

Women’s basketball falls short to IUPUI, 85-69

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

The Golden Grizzlies headed to Indianapolis this past Sunday to play the IUPUI Jaguars, but were defeated by a score of 85-69 that ended Oakland’s three-game winning streak.  It was a special game...

Jeff Tungate has returned to lead the Oakland womens basketball team once again.

Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ incredible performance lifts Oakland over Northern Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 18, 2023

The Oakland University women’s basketball team welcomed Northern Kentucky to the O’rena on Friday, Jan. 13 for a Horizon League battle. The Golden Grizzlies put together a strong performance, coming...

Womens basketball knocks off Purdue Fort Wayne, 66-64

Women’s basketball knocks off Purdue Fort Wayne, 66-64

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 7, 2022

This past Sunday, the Golden Grizzlies headed to Indiana, closing out a 66-64 game win over the Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne.  Purdue Fort Wayne would come out at a 10-0 lead within the first three...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.
jeff tungate