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Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 22-28)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 22-28)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

It was an oddly quiet week for athletic teams at Oakland University, but the men’s soccer team, women’s soccer team and volleyball teams all competed. Here is a breakdown of how all three teams fared...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 18, 2023

As fall break approaches, students will enjoy a nice interruption in the rigorous class work during the fall semester. Still, athletes won’t have any time to rest as fall sports continue to move along...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 1-7)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 1-7)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

As the calendar flips to Oct., Oakland sports teams continue to compete week after week. Here is a full breakdown of how the Golden Grizzlies teams fared in their athletic competitions for the week of...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Sept. 24-30)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Sept. 24-30)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

The first full month of athletics at Oakland University is in the books. Here is a comprehensive dive into everything that happened in athletic competitions involving Oakland this week (Sept. 24-30). Women’s...

Oakland women’s soccer faces tough battle, falls 3-0 to Western Michigan

Oakland women’s soccer faces tough battle, falls 3-0 to Western Michigan

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor September 13, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Oakland women’s soccer team tallied their fourth loss of the season to the Western Michigan Broncos with a score of 3-0.  The Golden Grizzlies displayed great defense to...

The resilient Sophie Wilsey

The resilient Sophie Wilsey

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 2, 2022

Sophie Wilsey is tough on the soccer field. As a center back, she is the backbone who has the grit to do whatever it takes to keep things in lock.   Wilsey grew up in St. Johns, Michigan and at the...

Women’s soccer ties Green Bay, marks fourth consecutive draw

Women’s soccer ties Green Bay, marks fourth consecutive draw

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

The Oakland University women’s soccer team has had an unusual start to its season.  The first five games of the season weren't anything out of the ordinary. Oakland allowed just two goals through...

Macey Wierenga tries to escape defenders against Wright State on Oct. 17.

Women’s soccer dominates in victory over Wright State

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

The Golden Grizzlies came onto the pitch firing on all cylinders Sunday against the Raiders in an evenly matched game that quickly turned into a one-sided beating.  In the first 20 minutes of the game,...

Karabo Dhlamini takes a shot on goal against IUPUI on Saturday, Oct. 2

Women’s soccer extends winning streak with victory over IUPUI

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter October 6, 2021

The Golden Grizzlies women’s soccer team continue their run of dominance over the Horizon league as they took down the IUPUI Jaguars in a nailbiter of a victory.  From the start, every move made...

Women’s soccer falls to University of Toledo

Women’s soccer falls to University of Toledo

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter September 8, 2021

The Oakland University women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to University of Toledo (UT) in an intense game on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Oakland Soccer Field.  Even before starting the game, the weather was...

Women's Soccer team suffers second loss of the season after crushing defeat

Women’s Soccer team suffers second loss of the season after crushing defeat

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter September 1, 2021

The Golden Grizzlies women's soccer team put in a great effort against a very solid team — the DePaul Blue Demons — but came up short in a stinging 1-0 loss on Thursday, Aug. 26.  Despite DePaul...

Sami Lopez looking to strike the ball against Cleveland State University. Next up is Robert Morris on Wednesday, March 3.

OU women’s soccer puts ‘team’ first

Lauren Reid, Content Editor February 28, 2021

After a delayed season start, the Oakland University women’s soccer team is back in action, most recently having tied 1-1 in double overtime against Northern Kentucky University. The team is currently...

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