On Monday, Feb. 14, the Oakland University women’s soccer head coach, Juan Pablo Favero, became the second head coach this month to part ways with Oakland. “This is a bittersweet moment for me as a very important chapter of my professional life ends, and a new, exciting one begins,” Favero said in a press release. “I have loved being a soccer coach for almost three decades and … [Read more...] about Double Departure: Both Oakland soccer head coaches to move on
A recap of the Detroit Pistons’ busy trade deadline day
The Detroit Pistons were the busiest team in the NBA on Thursday, Feb. 8, the day of the NBA’s trade deadline. In total, the Pistons made four trades, the most of any NBA team during the trade deadline, bringing in eight players while trading away five. The Pistons’ first trade centered around forward Simone Fontecchio from the Utah Jazz. In exchange for Fontecchio, the Pistons … [Read more...] about A recap of the Detroit Pistons’ busy trade deadline day
Men’s basketball bests PFW in back-and-forth affair
On December 2, Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) came into the OU Credit Union O’rena and absolutely ran the Grizzlies off their home floor, 98-77. It was a stinging loss, one that left a bitter taste in the mouths of those on the team. It is said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Oakland had to wait more than two whole months, but revenge was finally served. On Valentine’s Day, … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball bests PFW in back-and-forth affair
Oakland women outmatched by Cleveland State on road
The women’s basketball team fell to the Cleveland State Vikings on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a final score of 78-63. While the Golden Grizzlies had a strong start, thanks to Linda van Schaik’s opening performance with five points, Oakland had an early 7-5 edge. After some runs made by the Vikings, they had shown that they had regrouped and found themselves executing their … [Read more...] about Oakland women outmatched by Cleveland State on road
Golden Grizzlies fall to Youngstown State at O’rena
The Golden Grizzlies were defeated by Youngstown State at the Credit Union O’rena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 85-79. In a thrilling showdown, this was a game that was filled with fast-paced action. Youngstown State quickly asserted its dominance, with Shay-Lee Kirby leading the charge with successful plays, giving the Penguins an early 6-0 lead at the 8:23 mark of the first … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies fall to Youngstown State at O’rena