The Oakland University women’s basketball team has already been showing its strength against big opponents before opening conference play on Dec. 3. With games against programs like the University of Wisconsin, Harvard and Michigan State University in their preseason, the Golden Grizzlies have shown they know how to hold their heads high and display resilience. After an 80-75 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball turning up the heat as conference play inches closer
White-hot start isn’t enough: Oakland falls to UCF 87-83
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies’ high-stakes road trip to Orlando was a 40-minute masterclass in strategy, individual brilliance and costly execution errors, ultimately resulting in an 87-83 defeat to the physical UCF Knights on Nov. 17. The game showcased both Oakland’s immense ceiling and the fatal vulnerabilities of its defensive scheme against elite opposition. Brett White II … [Read more...] about White-hot start isn’t enough: Oakland falls to UCF 87-83
Every Sunday matters: The brutal reality of the NFC North
The NFC North has always been defined by grit, tradition and bitter rivalries, and 2025 is as much of a bloodbath as ever. With Chicago banking its future on Caleb Williams and a fresh coaching staff, Detroit fighting to prove last year’s dominance wasn’t a fluke, Green Bay blending youth with urgency in a win-now push and Minnesota navigating the growing pains of a rookie … [Read more...] about Every Sunday matters: The brutal reality of the NFC North
Offensive fireworks can’t mask defensive flaws: EMU tops Oakland 97-91
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies entered Ypsilanti with expectations of a breakthrough victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. After battling highly ranked teams like Purdue and Houston, losing by competitive margins, the momentum suggested the team was prepared to secure a statement win against local rival Eastern Michigan. Instead, the final score — a high-octane 97-91 loss — … [Read more...] about Offensive fireworks can’t mask defensive flaws: EMU tops Oakland 97-91
Red Wings wrap up road swing with shootout win
The Detroit Red Wings capped off their five-game Western road trip, earning six out of a possible 10 points. The final game of the road trip was a stop in Las Vegas to face off against the Golden Knights. Despite generating some good chances and forcing Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid to come up with some big saves, the Red Wings were ultimately blanked in a 1–0 … [Read more...] about Red Wings wrap up road swing with shootout win