Everyone loves home runs. Who doesn’t get excited when the ball gets absolutely crushed? It gets the fans going, brings in runs, and is a major counting stat for players. Me? I like homers, too, sure. But I live for the web gems. And man, Reggie Bussey had one. On March 27 in East Lansing, Oakland center fielder Reggie Bussey dove for a line drive to center against MSU. He came … [Read more...] about Flashing the Leather: Oakland center fielder Reggie Bussey makes SportsCenter
Oakland University baseball triumphs in series against Wright State Raiders
From Thursday, March 28, until Saturday, March 30, the Oakland University baseball team matched up against the Wright State University (WSU) Raiders in a three-game series and came away with two wins and a single loss, improving their conference record to 4-5. This is now the second series in the Horizon League this season that has tilted in favor of the Golden Grizzlies. … [Read more...] about Oakland University baseball triumphs in series against Wright State Raiders
Golden Grizzlies earn win against MSU Spartans for third time in program history
The Oakland University baseball team defeated the Michigan State University (MSU) Spartans on the road with a final score of 11-7 on Wednesday, March 27. This marks the third-ever win against the Spartans in program history and the first win the Golden Grizzlies have had in East Lansing since 2016. Additionally, the win is the most significant margin of victory OU has had when … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies earn win against MSU Spartans for third time in program history
Brock’s Thoughts: 2024 NCAA Tournament a dud?
This year’s NCAA Tournament has been a major dud. There have been some great games and great players — see Jack Gohlke and D.J. Burns — but in terms of an overall entertainment factor, the 2024 NCAA Tournament has largely disappointed. Aside from Oakland’s first-round upset of third-seeded Kentucky and NC State’s unlikely run to the Final Four, the tournament has been mostly … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: 2024 NCAA Tournament a dud?
More 3s, please: Behind Jack Gohlke’s big night against Kentucky
Last year at this time, Jack Gohlke was playing D2 college hoops for the Hillsdale Chargers. On Thursday, March 21, Gohlke had a performance for the Golden Grizzlies that will have OU basketball fans asking, ‘Where were you when Gohlke completely took over?’ for years. Gohlke’s performance makes him the only player in PPG Paints Arena history to score 10 3-pointers. The … [Read more...] about More 3s, please: Behind Jack Gohlke’s big night against Kentucky