Oakland University men’s basketball forward Micah Parrish is ready to do great things with his fellow freshmen. “I think all our freshmen right now from Joey [Holifield], to Chris [Conway], Trey [Townsend], me and PJ [Joseph] — I feel like this freshman class is gonna be a great class and I’m really excited for the future with all of us,” Parrish said. Parrish, a native of … [Read more...] about Micah Parrish is ready to lead crop of freshmen
Oakland baseball team set to get back on the field
The Oakland University baseball team is set to take the field for the first time in 11 months, starting their 2021 season Friday, Feb. 19 at Middle Tennessee. Head Coach Jordon Banfield said the team is ready for the season to begin. “I certainly know that our guys deserve a real season and I’m glad that’s going to happen — I’m certainly ready to get on a bus and get outside,” … [Read more...] about Oakland baseball team set to get back on the field
Sug Williams overcomes adversity, finds her role
Freshman Lamariyee Williams has steadily been playing more for the women’s basketball team as the season progresses, but she almost wasn’t wearing the bear. Had it not been for her relationship with associate head coach Ke’Sha Blanton, the 5-foot-8-inch guard who goes by “Sug” might be playing in New York. Originally, Williams was verbally committed to Niagara University in New … [Read more...] about Sug Williams overcomes adversity, finds her role
Women’s basketball defeats Robert Morris 84-77 on Saturday
On Saturday, Oakland University women’s basketball completed the sweep against Horizon League newcomers — Robert Morris University. The Golden Grizzlies won 84-77 where they shot 52% from the field and 47% from the 3-point range. Oakland had five players score in the double digits: Kahlaijah Dean scored a total of 21 points, followed by Alona Blackwell with 14, Autumn Kissman … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball defeats Robert Morris 84-77 on Saturday
Oakland women win vs. RMU, Dean scores 25
After back-to-back losses against the Cleveland State Vikings, the women’s basketball team returned home for a two-game series against Robert Morris University (RMU), starting Friday, Feb. 5. With six games remaining on their schedule, the Golden Grizzlies added another win to their record, defeating the Colonials 83-71. Once again, Kahlaijah Dean led the way for Oakland, … [Read more...] about Oakland women win vs. RMU, Dean scores 25
Men’s soccer wins 5-0, Borczak scores hat trick
Men’s soccer kicked off their season with a resounding 5-0 win over Robert Morris University (RMU) on the strength of Dylan Borczak’s big game. Borczak scored a hat trick after the 15-month break, as well as assisting on Owen Smith’s goal, which put the match at 4-0. After being responsible for the first four goals of a 5-0 rout, Borczak was named Horizon League Offensive … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer wins 5-0, Borczak scores hat trick
Vikings down Grizzlies in first game of weekend set
The Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies 80-72 on Friday, Feb. 5 at the O’rena. Leading the Grizzlies with 20 points, Jalen Moore added 11 assists, giving him his eighth double-double of the season. Micah Parrish had a double-double of his own with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Vikings got off to a hot start from the field, hitting their … [Read more...] about Vikings down Grizzlies in first game of weekend set
Jason Ross Jr. goes beyond the stats as Golden Grizzlies play-by-play announcer
It wasn’t long ago that the voice of the women’s basketball team was attending high school football games and commentating to himself for practice. Jason Ross Jr., the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland University women’s basketball team, has always dreamed of being a professional broadcaster. Now, before even graduating college, he has earned a permanent play-by-play role, … [Read more...] about Jason Ross Jr. goes beyond the stats as Golden Grizzlies play-by-play announcer
The Lions traded Matthew Stafford and I’m sad
The Detroit Lions have officially wasted yet another generational talent: Matthew Stafford. After what feels like years of speculation, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Jan. 23 that quarterback Stafford and the Lions had agreed to mutually part ways. This comes after yet another disappointing season for the Lions, as they finished 5-11 with Stafford carrying the team … [Read more...] about The Lions traded Matthew Stafford and I’m sad