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Oakland women’s basketball drops road game at University of Michigan

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Oakland's women's basketball team traveled to Ann Arbor to take on the University of Michigan (U-M) Wolverines. The team was coming off a blowout loss to Michigan State and a narrow...

Women’s basketball drops regular season-opener to Michigan State Spartans

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Oakland women's basketball team opened their regular season with a loss to the Michigan State Spartans with a final score of 107-42 on the road at the Breslin Center. The game...

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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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Oakland women outmatched by Cleveland State on road

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

The women’s basketball team fell to the Cleveland State Vikings on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a final score of 78-63. While the Golden Grizzlies had a strong start, thanks to Linda van Schaik’s opening...

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Oakland women’s basketball falls to Wright State in 80-68 defeat

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 7, 2024

The Oakland women’s basketball team suffered a defeat against the Wright State Raiders at the Nutter Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, with a final score of 80-68. First Quarter Oakland was off to...

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Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter February 7, 2024

Oakland’s women’s basketball team was victorious at The Jungle on Jan. 28 against the IUPUI Jaguars. The Golden Grizzlies finished strong in a nail-biting fourth quarter. The game proved to be a...

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Golden Grizzlies fall short against Mastodons

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter January 17, 2024

The Mastodons had a strong second half that resulted in the Grizzlies coming up short, 79-59, at Gates Sports Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Oakland had the opening possession from the tip, but a quick...

Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion

Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Oakland women’s basketball team conquered the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Titans at the OU Credit Union O’rena in a dominant 89-55 victory. The victory marks the...

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Thrilling comeback win propels OU women’s basketball to victory

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

In a jaw-dropping display of resilience, the women’s basketball team staged a comeback victory against the Central Michigan University (CMU) Chippewas on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Despite...

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,...

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...

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