Thursday night’s contest between No. 3 seed Kentucky and 14-seed Oakland was like something out of a movie. From the classic underdog story to the electric performance from an unlikely hero to the four-team crowd — Oakland, Kentucky, NC State and Texas Tech — slowly siding with the Golden Grizzlies, Oakland’s 80-76 upset win over Kentucky was everything college basketball is … [Read more...] about Greg Kampe: Upset over Kentucky ‘the greatest win that I’ve ever been a part of’
‘We’re not a Cinderella:’ The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it
In his postgame interview with CBS’ Evan Washburn, Jack Gohlke, fresh off a captivating 32-point performance and a ginormous upset victory over Kentucky, said Oakland, although it’s a 14-seed, is “not a Cinderella.” At first, it was an odd comment. What double-digit seed that just pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA Tournament doesn’t want to be the Cinderella? That’s what … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not a Cinderella:’ The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it
Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky
The day after Oakland University’s 80-76 win over the University of Kentucky (UK) Wildcats on Thursday, Oakland head coach Greg Kampe was made available to the media. Although talking to the media is nothing new for Kampe, this time was different, as he had not slept a wink the previous night. “I have not been asleep yet. I have not been to bed, and I have not been — I’ve not … [Read more...] about Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky
Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours
Ten-for-20. In school, it’s not very good — failing, actually. But in the NCAA Tournament, 10-for-20 makes you a legend. Ten-for-20 earns you more than 25,000 followers on Instagram. Ten-for-20 earns you a spot on ESPN with hosts Scott Van Pelt and Pat McAfee. Ten-for-20 earns you your own clothing line. And most importantly, 10-for-20 earns you a spot in the second round of … [Read more...] about Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours
Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32
The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies lost in a heartbreaker to the North Carolina State (NCSU) Wolfpack in the Round of 32 with a final score of 79-73 on Saturday, March 23, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The loss comes as OU’s first since Sunday, Feb. 25. The Golden Grizzlies went nearly a whole month without losing a single game. Trey Townsend led the … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32