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The Oakland Post

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

OU blows 12-point second-half lead, collapses in overtime against Milwaukee

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

The Oakland men’s basketball team looked to go 2-0 on its Wisconsin road trip on Saturday, Feb. 11 as the Golden Grizzlies took on Milwaukee at the UWM Panther Arena. Oakland got off to a great start,...

The Oakland men's basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the season on Thursday.

Men’s basketball claws back for sensational 92-89 overtime victory over Cleveland State

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Cleveland State Vikings headed to the O’rena for an unforgettable men’s basketball matchup. Oakland got the best of Cleveland State, 92-89, in one of the most wild games in...

Blake Lampman led the Golden Grizzlies in scoring Saturday night with 16 points.

Kampe: Oakland ‘didn’t come to play’ in 83-72 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 8, 2023

The Oakland men’s basketball team welcomed the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons to the O’rena on Thursday, Feb. 2, as the team looked to end its two game losing skid. Unfortunately for the Golden Grizzlies,...

Jalen Moore’s 32 points lift Oakland over Detroit Mercy in rivalry duel

Jalen Moore’s 32 points lift Oakland over Detroit Mercy in rivalry duel

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

With a 6-3 Horizon League record, the Oakland men’s basketball team visited Calihan Hall on Monday, Jan. 23 to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans. Point guard Jalen Moore scored 32 points, and the Golden...

Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Jalen Moore’s last-second 3-pointer gives Oakland new life, Golden Grizzlies avoid catastrophic upset

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 25, 2023

One of the biggest upsets of, perhaps, the entire college basketball season almost panned out on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Indianapolis, but Jalen Moore had other plans. Oakland was able to escape disaster...

Golden Grizzlies catch fire in 69-65 win over Robert Morris

Golden Grizzlies catch fire in 69-65 win over Robert Morris

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter January 18, 2023

The Oakland University men’s basketball team started the new year on the blacktop with a big win against the Robert Morris Colonials. Blake Lampman’s 3-point shooting was the story early. He had...

Golden Grizzlies go winless in holiday trip to Bahamas

Golden Grizzlies go winless in holiday trip to Bahamas

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor December 5, 2022

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Oakland men’s basketball team traveled south to the Bahamas to compete in the 2022 Nassau Championship. Although the competition wasn’t the toughest, Oakland failed...

Trey Townsend reads the defense versus the Penguins. The Golden Grizzlies won in overtime, 87-83, and Townsend drew a key charge in overtime.

All-around effort from OU plays big role in defeating Emoni Bates, Eastern Michigan

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 23, 2022

The Oakland men’s basketball team welcomed Emoni Bates and the Eastern Michigan Eagles to the O’rena on Saturday, Nov. 19. Fans were either on the edge of their seats or on their feet as the game crept...

Townsend dunking during the Golden Grizzlies season opener against Defiance College on Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball breezes through season opener with 92-27 drubbing of defiance

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 16, 2022

The 2022-23 men's basketball season began with an easy home opener win at the O’rena for the Golden Grizzlies against Defiance College on Monday, Nov. 7. The game ended with a 92-27 victory.  There...

Oakland drops epic high-scoring duel to Bowling Green

Oakland drops epic high-scoring duel to Bowling Green

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 11, the Oakland University men’s basketball team welcomed the Bowling Green Falcons to the O’rena for an early season non-conference matchup. It was a high-scoring affair, but Oakland...

Men's basketball set for special season

Men’s basketball set for special season

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

After a long offseason, the Oakland University men’s basketball season is set to kick off on Monday, Nov. 7 against Defiance College at the O’Rena. Head coach Greg Kampe is set to begin his 39th season...

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