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Oakland swim and dive wins the Horizon League Conference

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

When great sports dynasties come to mind, people think of Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the ‘90s, Brady’s Patriots, Mickey Mantle’s Yankees in the ‘50s, or Wayne Gretzky’s Oilers in the ‘80s. But...

The swimming and diving team practices ahead of the Black and Gold Instrasqaud match.

Swimming and Diving to compete for ninth consecutive Horizon League Title

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter February 9, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men and women’s swim team’s 2021-2022 season is officially in the books, and all eyes are on the Horizon League Championships on Feb. 16-19, hosted by IUPUI...

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Swimming Diving places in 3rd and 4th in Day 1 of Zippy Invitational

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s and women’s swim team are set in 3rd and 4th place respectively at the Zippy Invitational at the University of Akron in Akron, Oh. on Dec. 3. The Zippy...

The swimmers made some waves at their conference meet v. UIC.

Swimming and Diving rolls past UIC in first conference meet

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Oakland University hosted the University of Illinois-Chicago [UIC] in a swim meet on Saturday, Nov. 6. Oakland’s history against UIC is 14-0 since 2013 when they joined the Horizon league. Last time...

A Golden Grizzly swimmer starts their run in an event on Friday, Nov. 5 against GVSU.

Swimming and diving laps Grand Valley State

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's and women’s swim team rolled past the Grand Valley State University Lakers in their return to the Oakland Aquatic Center on Friday.  Returning from last...

Taylor Bailey comes up for air in the womens swim and dive teams match against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Women’s swim team rolls past Toledo

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter November 3, 2021

Oakland University’s Golden Grizzlies beat the University of Toledo Rockets 186.5 to 113.5 in swimming on Oct. 22. The meet, which was held at the O’rena., featured 16 events, both for swimming and...

The Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (womens) and 155-107 (mens) on Oct. 23.

Swim & Dive sweeps Xavier

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (women's) and 155-107 (men's) in a dual meet in Rochester on Oct. 23. Oakland, in their first combined...

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