As the NCAA prepares for significant changes following the preliminary approval of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, mid-major programs such as Oakland University stand at a pivotal crossroads. The settlement aims to resolve three lawsuits alleging antitrust violations and includes retroactive compensation for collegiate student-athletes who were unable to profit from … [Read more...] about Navigating the House v. NCAA settlement: What it could mean for Oakland University Athletics
Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s and women’s swim and dive team wrapped up their regular season with prevailing wins over the Cleveland State Vikings on their senior day this past Friday at the Oakland Aquatic Center. From the scoreboard, the women’s team edged out Cleveland State 163-137, while the men’s team took care of the Vikings 195-105. In total, the teams each … [Read more...] about Oakland swim and dive conquers Cleveland State on Senior Day
Women’s basketball losing streak extends to 3 with loss at Youngstown; look ahead to February stretch
It’s been a rough January for the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. After a fantastic 4-0 start in conference play, OU has dropped six of its last seven games. With a month left in the season, the team is 5-6 in the Horizon League, good for fifth place in the standings. Their most recent loss was an ugly 17-point defeat to the Youngstown State University (YSU) Penguins, … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball losing streak extends to 3 with loss at Youngstown; look ahead to February stretch
Four in a Row: Oakland men’s basketball extends win streak with victory over Purdue Fort Wayne
Just over a year ago, on Dec. 2, 2023, the Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) Mastodons entered Oakland University and obliterated the Golden Grizzlies to a 98-77 beatdown. They shot 17-26 from the three-point line and dropped 52 points in the 2nd half. It was the most points Oakland allowed all last season; if you don’t think it wasn’t on Oakland head coach Greg Kampe’s and all the … [Read more...] about Four in a Row: Oakland men’s basketball extends win streak with victory over Purdue Fort Wayne
Golden Grizzlies drop 5th conference game to Robert Morris
Following a three-game road trip, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team came up short to the Robert Morris Colonials in a home game stand at the OU Credit Union O’Rena on Thursday, losing 73-63. Leading the way for the Golden Grizzlies was Maddy Skorupski, who, despite coming off the bench to start the match, played nearly every minute of the game, scoring a … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies drop 5th conference game to Robert Morris