The Grizzlies men’s basketball team took down the Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Norse on Wednesday, Jan. 9, after an exhilarating overtime at the OU Credit Union O’rena. “If you can win and learn, that’s how you win championships,” head coach Greg Kampe said. “Today was a really good win for Oakland.” Trey Townsend and DQ Cole led the Grizzlies in scoring with 18 points … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies triumph in electrifying overtime battle against NKU
Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion
On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Oakland women’s basketball team conquered the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Titans at the OU Credit Union O’rena in a dominant 89-55 victory. The victory marks the Grizzlies’ sixth consecutive against the Titans when playing at home and the team’s third conference win. Notably, OU has won 13 of its last 14 matchups against UDM, a stretch that has … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball dominates Detroit Mercy in convincing fashion
Golden Grizzlies fall short against Mastodons
The Mastodons had a strong second half that resulted in the Grizzlies coming up short, 79-59, at Gates Sports Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Oakland had the opening possession from the tip, but a quick turnover allowed Purdue Fort Wayne to strike first, getting its first points. Brooke Quarles-Daniels, though, swiftly initiated a 6-0 run. The Golden Grizzlies were showing that … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies fall short against Mastodons
Brock’s Thoughts: Thirty-two years of history erased
Something historic happened on Sunday night. And not just historic in the sense of something that will be documented for years to come. No, historic in the sense of something that people will remember for the rest of their lives. Historic in the sense of something an entire city, an entire state rallies around. Historic to the point that 10, 20, 30 years from now, people will … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: Thirty-two years of history erased
Tom Izzo praises Oakland after 79-62 win: ‘This is a good team’
Michigan State University (MSU) head coach Tom Izzo had much to say about all things Oakland University after the Grizzlies’ 79-62 defeat to the Spartans on Monday, Dec. 18, at the Breslin Center. OU has squared off against MSU 22 times in program history. The teams first matched up in the 1998-99 season. Ever since, the teams have played each other almost every year. The last … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo praises Oakland after 79-62 win: ‘This is a good team’