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Brock’s Thoughts: Caitlin Clark changed women’s basketball, and she’s not done yet

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor April 10, 2024

Six months ago, how many women’s college basketball players could you have named? Five? Maybe just two or three? Or was it only one? Caitlin Clark was already a national celebrity by the...

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South Carolina downs Caitlin Clark, Iowa in national championship

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

The undefeated Gamecocks won the National Championship over the Iowa Hawkeyes, 87-75. This was an electrifying game between two powerhouse teams. It was a strong start from Iowa, credited to Caitlin...

Brock’s Thoughts: 2024 NCAA Tournament a dud?

Brock’s Thoughts: 2024 NCAA Tournament a dud?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor April 3, 2024

This year’s NCAA Tournament has been a major dud. There have been some great games and great players — see Jack Gohlke and D.J. Burns — but in terms of an overall entertainment factor, the 2024...

GrizzGang on wheels: OU students attend March Madness in Pittsburgh

GrizzGang on wheels: OU students attend March Madness in Pittsburgh

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor April 3, 2024

On March 23 at noon, OU students met at the O’rena to depart on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Two buses took around 100 students to attend the Oakland University vs North Carolina State game in the...

What music has defined this year’s March Madness storylines?

What music has defined this year’s March Madness storylines?

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor March 27, 2024

They call it “madness” for a reason. Day one and two, brackets were busted left and right — no one was safe.  The NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness Tournament has begun and is as stunning...

Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32

Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 23, 2024

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies lost in a heartbreaker to the North Carolina State (NCSU) Wolfpack in the Round of 32 with a final score of 79-73 on Saturday, March 23, at the PPG Paints Arena...

'We're not a Cinderella:' The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

‘We’re not a Cinderella:’ The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

In his postgame interview with CBS' Evan Washburn, Jack Gohlke, fresh off a captivating 32-point performance and a ginormous upset victory over Kentucky, said Oakland, although it's a 14-seed, is "not...

Greg Kampe: Upset over Kentucky ‘the greatest win that I’ve ever been a part of’

Greg Kampe: Upset over Kentucky ‘the greatest win that I’ve ever been a part of’

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Thursday night’s contest between No. 3 seed Kentucky and 14-seed Oakland was like something out of a movie. From the classic underdog story to the electric performance from an unlikely hero to the...

More 3s, please: Behind Jack Gohlke’s big night against Kentucky

More 3s, please: Behind Jack Gohlke’s big night against Kentucky

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Last year at this time, Jack Gohlke was playing D2 college hoops for the Hillsdale Chargers. On Thursday, March 21, Gohlke had a performance for the Golden Grizzlies that will have OU basketball fans...

Greg Kampe: A win over Kentucky would 'change my players' lives'

Greg Kampe: A win over Kentucky would ‘change my players’ lives’

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 20, 2024

March Madness is where legends are made. Of course, players on the nation's best teams have the opportunity to cement their legacies and grow their personal brands by leading their team on a deep tournament...

'This is our chance to step into the spotlight:' Greg Kampe relishes matchup with Kentucky

‘This is our chance to step into the spotlight:’ Greg Kampe relishes matchup with Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 20, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, Greg Kampe, Trey Townsend and Blake Lampman met with the media ahead of Oakland's primetime matchup with third-seeded Kentucky on Thursday night. The Golden Grizzlies joined the...

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Rising as ‘Mr. Oakland’: Trey Townsend’s successful journey to the NCAA

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

Trey Townsend was a kid who always dreamed of wearing black and gold — a dream that has blossomed into reality. For Townsend, basketball was in his blood, and from a young age, he had been mentored...

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