On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Oakland men’s basketball team made a statement, outlasting the Wright State Raiders 66-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena, marking their first conference win of the season. “We just held the best offensive team in our league and one of the best mid-major offenses in the country to 64 points on a night they made 16 of 31 from the three,” head coach Greg … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball secures thrilling conference opener
Oakland women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate retires due to health concerns
On Monday, Dec. 9. Oakland announced that women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate would retire effective immediately. The announcement comes at a crucial time for the Golden Grizzlies, who are still early in their season. They most recently picked up their first conference win against Wright State. “As many of you know, I have had multiple back surgeries during the last … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate retires due to health concerns
Detroit Pistons early season recap
The Detroit Pistons, the last few years, have been, how do you say it, dreadful. In the 2023-24 season, the Pistons finished with a league-worst record of 14-68, also good for the worst in franchise history. After a 2-1 start to the season, Detroit lost 28 consecutive games, setting the NBA record for the longest single-season losing streak and tying the record for the longest … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons early season recap
Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan
In their first clash against a mid-major this season, the Oakland men’s basketball team narrowly lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, ending with a score of 68-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena on Thursday, Nov. 21. “This hurt. For the rest of our non-conference games, there isn’t one where we’re favored to win,” head coach Greg Kampe said. “You got to get the ones at home, and … [Read more...] about Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan
Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas
Despite a great performance from lead guard Maddy Skorupski, the Oakland University women’s basketball team fell at home against St. Thomas (Minnesota) 73-62 on Thursday, Nov. 21. The game was an excellent chance for the team to get back in the win column after consecutive losses to Michigan and Army. The Golden Grizzlies needed this win against the Tommies to get back on … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas