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The Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (women's) and 155-107 (men's) 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...

Rachel Waite bound for Olympic Trials

Hannah Gorosh April 3, 2016

The countdown to the 2016 Olympic Trials has begun for junior swimmer Rachel Waite.“After I made the cuts, it was more just focusing on my college season and getting through our big meet, our Horizon...

OUCARES gives new perspective

Katlynn Emaus January 24, 2016

I cannot remember a time I wasn’t swimming. There is a running joke that I learned to swim before I learned to walk. So when a teammate asked me if I was interested in volunteering for OUCARES—a program...

Refusing to sink

By Kristen Davis March 17, 2015

Senior Grace Waller just finished her final season as a member of Oakland University’s swim team.She helped the Grizzlies extend its streak of conference titles from 17 to 21, had second and third place...

Grizzly goes for Olympic gold

By Scott Davis March 9, 2015

After an incredible three years at Oakland University, men’s swimmer Jorden Merrilees has Olympic dreams for 2016.Merrilees grew up in Brisbane, Australia which is located on the east side of the country...

Swim some, lose some

By Scott Davis January 27, 2015

On Senior Recognition day at the Oakland Aquatic Center, the men’s swimming and diving team squeaked by Michigan State, while the women dropped the meet to the Spartans.The final home duel meet for the...

Oakland sports This Week – Oct. 7-13

October 8, 2013

Wednesday Oct. 9:Woman’s soccer: Valparaiso vs. OaklandTime: 7:00 p.m.Where: OU Soccer FieldOakland (4-7-1, 0-2 Horizon) Entering the match off a recent tough loss to Wright State, the Grizzlies are...

Swimming lapse at aquatic center

Swimming lapse at aquatic center

August 5, 2013

About 770,000 gallons of water will be drained from the Recreation Center pool starting July 3. The pool will be closed for three months as work and maintenance will continue through the summer, according...

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