The men’s basketball team was victorious at the Nutter Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 defeating the Wright State Raiders by a score of 74-60. The game opened up with a quick exchange of missed layups and jumpers, setting the tone for a defensive battle early on. Oakland’s DQ Cole had struck first and made a statement with a powerful layup in the paint that finally put the team on … [Read more...] about Oakland picks up huge road win over Wright State
Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle
Oakland’s women’s basketball team was victorious at The Jungle on Jan. 28 against the IUPUI Jaguars. The Golden Grizzlies finished strong in a nail-biting fourth quarter. The game proved to be a continued, intense battle, with each possession being an opportunity to hold on to the momentum. The fourth quarter started with a stellar jumper from Maddy Skorupski, expanding … [Read more...] about Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle
The Month before the Madness: February in the Horizon League
As I write this on Jan. 31, Horizon League men’s basketball teams have anywhere between eight and ten games left to play. A champion will be crowned on March 12 after the tournament in Indianapolis, granting them an automatic bid to play in March Madness. So how is the league stacking up as the season nears its end? Let’s break it down. Note: All teams play each other twice for … [Read more...] about The Month before the Madness: February in the Horizon League
Oakland women’s basketball falls to Wright State in 80-68 defeat
The Oakland women’s basketball team suffered a defeat against the Wright State Raiders at the Nutter Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, with a final score of 80-68. First Quarter Oakland was off to a hot start, credited to Markyia McCormick scoring their first five points as Oakland established a 5-0 lead to start this game off. Defensively, Oakland employed a full-court press, … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball falls to Wright State in 80-68 defeat
Amidst unconventional distractions, Oakland secures win over CSU
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Oakland men’s basketball team defeated the Cleveland State University (CSU) Vikings with a final score of 83-71 at the OU Credit Union O’rena. However, the men’s 10th conference win of the season wasn’t won alone, as members of Oakland’s swim and dive team, who showed up shirtless in speedos with body paint, distracted the Vikings by shaving their heads … [Read more...] about Amidst unconventional distractions, Oakland secures win over CSU