The Oakland University men’s basketball team punched their ticket to extended post-season play after defeating the Purdue Fort Wayne University (PFW) Mastodons on Thursday, March 7, at the OU Credit Union O’rena with a final score of 75-65. “The bottom line is that every time something went bad, we were able to go down and run a set play and get the ball where we wanted it, and … [Read more...] about Oakland tramples Purdue Fort Wayne in Horizon League quarterfinal matchup
Greg Kampe praises home crowd: ‘They willed us to the win’
Oakland led for more than 37 minutes on Thursday night in its 75-65 win over Purdue Fort Wayne at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Up by as many as 23 points in the victory, the Golden Grizzlies proved why they earned the No. 1 seed in the Horizon League Tournament. In front of a season-best 3,721 fans, Greg Kampe’s Golden Grizzlies put on a show. Highlighted by roof-raising dunks … [Read more...] about Greg Kampe praises home crowd: ‘They willed us to the win’
Gohlke ties career best, Oakland thumps IUPUI at O’rena
It was an electrifying game day for the Golden Grizzlies as Jack Gohlke soared to tie his career high with another 31-point showing, propelling Oakland to a 107-59 blowout victory over the IUPUI Jaguars. Gohlke knocked down 10 triples (10-of-15), including five 3-pointers from deep in the second half that kept the energy in the OU Credit Union O’rena at a high. The game began … [Read more...] about Gohlke ties career best, Oakland thumps IUPUI at O’rena
Oakland swim and dive wins the Horizon League Conference
When great sports dynasties come to mind, people think of Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the ‘90s, Brady’s Patriots, Mickey Mantle’s Yankees in the ‘50s, or Wayne Gretzky’s Oilers in the ‘80s. But what about the Oakland University swim and dive team? With their most recent Horizon League conference meet victory, they now have won 46 consecutive conference championships for men’s and … [Read more...] about Oakland swim and dive wins the Horizon League Conference
Oakland pounds IUPUI, secures conference tournament home game
For the first time since 2021, the Oakland men’s basketball team will be hosting a game in the Horizon League Tournament. Hosting a game in the second round of the conference tournament goes a long way in ultimately determining the champion, and Oakland is now officially one step closer to achieving its goal of becoming the 2024 Horizon League Tournament champions. After … [Read more...] about Oakland pounds IUPUI, secures conference tournament home game