The Oakland women’s basketball team fell in defeat to the Cleveland State University (CSU) Vikings at the OU Credit Union O’rena on Thursday, Jan. 25, with a final score of 77-65. Notably, this loss marks the 12th loss in a row for the Grizzlies when they match up against CSU. Brooke Quarles-Daniels led the Grizzlies in points and rebounds, knocking down seven of her 12 … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball faces tough defeat against Cleveland State
Oakland dominated by Green Bay Phoenix in Horizon League showdown
The Golden Grizzlies came up short to the Green Bay Phoenix at the Resch Center in Wisconsin on Thursday, Jan. 25. The matchup between the Grizzlies and Green Bay started off at a slow pace. Trey Townsend broke the ice and scored Oakland’s first points at the 18:40 mark of the first half. Green Bay’s Clarence Cummings responded and got them going, which eventually set the tone … [Read more...] about Oakland dominated by Green Bay Phoenix in Horizon League showdown
Red-Hot Resurgence: Detroit Red Wings blaze a trail of success in January
With the Detroit Lions winning two consecutive playoff games for the first time in the Super Bowl era and the Michigan Wolverines claiming the team’s 12th national championship, it has been a great start of the year for sports in Michigan. However, one team has been overshadowed amid all the greatness: the Detroit Red Wings. Through January, the Red Wings have posted a 9-2-1 … [Read more...] about Red-Hot Resurgence: Detroit Red Wings blaze a trail of success in January
Good things come in threes: Meet Jack Gohlke
While working at Oakland’s men’s basketball summer camp this past July, I listened to coach Greg Kampe address a crowd of young kids around lunch time. He told them, “if you can shoot the ball, you can play anywhere.” I turned to newcomer Jack Gohlke and laughed with him. It was as if coach Kampe had said this with Gohlke in mind. Gohlke has certainly lived up to any … [Read more...] about Good things come in threes: Meet Jack Gohlke
Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ heroics seal deal in 83-81 victory
Brooke Quarles-Daniels owned the narrative in Oakland’s win against the Green Bay Phoenix at the OU Credit Union O’rena. With a mere 11 seconds ticking away in the fourth quarter, she put the team on her back and scored the game-winning shot. The quarter kicked off with both teams showcasing their hot shooting. However, as the pace slowed down, it became a battle of … [Read more...] about Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ heroics seal deal in 83-81 victory