On April 19 and 20, Oakland University track and field closed its regular season by hosting its third annual Elaine Leigh Invite, which brought together high school athletes, collegiate athletes and community members. The annual meet is named after the late Elaine Leigh, who was a longtime supporter of OU athletics. She is also the namesake of the Elaine Leigh Track and Field … [Read more...] about OU Track and Field hosts third annual Elaine Leigh Invite
Golden Grizzlies bolster roster with three signings for upcoming season
On Thursday, April 18, Jaylen Jones, Jayson Woodrich and Deng Majak officially signed on to join the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team. With diverse playing styles among all three players, let’s delve into a breakdown of what each will bring to the Golden Grizzlies ahead of next season. Jayson Woodrich | F | 8.0 PTS, 2.9 REB, 0.8 AST After spending four … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies bolster roster with three signings for upcoming season
Oakland University Athletics holds 10th annual Black and Gold Awards celebration
On April 15, the amazing athletes of Oakland University gathered in the OU Credit Union O’rena to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and receive recognition for their outstanding seasons and performances. Dubbed the Black and Gold Awards, all members of the athletic department were invited to dress their best and enjoy a night of celebration. Every team was there, from … [Read more...] about Oakland University Athletics holds 10th annual Black and Gold Awards celebration
Oakland women’s softball wins Metro Series against Detroit Mercy
Oakland women’s softball defeated the University of Detroit Mercy in their yearly Metro Series against their archrivals. The Grizzlies took the first game on April 9 and then split the double-header the next day. This is the fourth year in a row that Oakland has won the series against the Titans. OU now stands at 16-13 on the season as of April 11th. Let’s look at some … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s softball wins Metro Series against Detroit Mercy
Three names the Detroit Lions could add to their team on draft night
With the NFL Draft set to kick off in Detroit on Thursday, April 25, all NFL general managers around the league, including Lions general manager Brad Holmes, are busy putting the finishing touches on something they have worked all year for. Here are three prospects the Detroit Lions could end up selecting with their first-round pick on draft night. Chop Robinson | DE | … [Read more...] about Three names the Detroit Lions could add to their team on draft night