Although Oakland University Esports is a relatively new addition to their Division I athletics program, Head Coach Carl Leone and his four teams are going for gold this fall season. The teams: Overwatch 2, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, League of Legends and Rocket League compete for OU in the D1 American Esports Conference, NACE. Out of the four teams, only two made the … [Read more...] about Going for Gold: OU Fall 2024 Esports playoffs
Oakland men’s basketball comes up short on the road at Illinois
In a rematch of last year’s game, Oakland University men’s basketball traveled to Champaign, Illinois, to take on the Fighting Illini on Nov. 13. Like last year’s game, the Golden Grizzlies fell short of a major upset, losing 66-54. Numerous key players from last year’s Illinois team departed, including now-NBA player Terrence Shannon Jr. as well as Coleman Hawkins, who … [Read more...] about Oakland men’s basketball comes up short on the road at Illinois
Golden Grizzlies men’s soccer rolls into postseason on 5-game win streak
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Oakland men’s soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a 3-1 metro-series win over the Detroit Mercy Titans on the road at Titan Field. The win marks Oakland’s fifth in a row, a feat the Golden Grizzlies haven’t accomplished since 2021. The win also pushed Oakland to the 20-point mark in the Horizon League standings, the highest point total the … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies men’s soccer rolls into postseason on 5-game win streak
Formula SAE: So much more than racing
Oakland University’s Formula SAE team, also known as Grizzlies Racing, is a team that designs, builds and competes with a formula style, open-wheel race car, competing internationally in a collegiate design competition. While racing is the main end-goal, there are several aspects that take place before someone touches the wheel. Morgan North, the business director and vice … [Read more...] about Formula SAE: So much more than racing
OU women’s basketball unleashes spectacular performance against Cleary University
In an impressive showcase of dominance, the Oakland women’s basketball team got the win over Cleary University by a commanding score of 95-51. The game started off tight, with everything tied at 10-10 with 4:21 remaining in the first quarter. Senior guard Macy Smith quickly answered the call with a triple, and from that point on, she was unstoppable. Oakland established its … [Read more...] about OU women’s basketball unleashes spectacular performance against Cleary University