In a high-octane Horizon League opener that saw two teams push the pace to the breaking point, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-5, 1-0 HL) secured a crucial 101-92 home victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-6, 0-1 HL). The win was defined not just by Oakland’s signature 3-point barrage (13-for-29, 44.8 percent), but by the electrifying play of Brody Robinson and a … [Read more...] about Robinson’s pure point guard play and zone defense ignite Grizzlies in 101-92 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne
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College Football Playoff unveils 12-team bracket for 2025–26 season
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, the College Football Playoff selection committee revealed the final 12-team bracket for the 2025–26 season. The format stays consistent: the five highest-ranked conference champions receive automatic bids, while the next seven best-ranked teams (regardless of conference) fill out the field. The top four teams earned first-round byes and will skip … [Read more...] about College Football Playoff unveils 12-team bracket for 2025–26 season
Oakland Women’s Basketball falls to Cleveland State on the blacktop
On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, the Oakland University women’s basketball team faced off against Cleveland State in the OU Credit Union O’Rena, and despite generating one of its strongest defensive performances of the season, the Golden Grizzlies fell 72-55. The Grizzlies forced 21 turnovers and held the Horizon League’s top scorer to a season low, but offensive droughts ultimately … [Read more...] about Oakland Women’s Basketball falls to Cleveland State on the blacktop
Women’s Basketball turning up the heat as conference play inches closer
The Oakland University women’s basketball team has already been showing its strength against big opponents before opening conference play on Dec. 3. With games against programs like the University of Wisconsin, Harvard and Michigan State University in their preseason, the Golden Grizzlies have shown they know how to hold their heads high and display resilience. After an 80-75 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball turning up the heat as conference play inches closer
White-hot start isn’t enough: Oakland falls to UCF 87-83
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies’ high-stakes road trip to Orlando was a 40-minute masterclass in strategy, individual brilliance and costly execution errors, ultimately resulting in an 87-83 defeat to the physical UCF Knights on Nov. 17. The game showcased both Oakland’s immense ceiling and the fatal vulnerabilities of its defensive scheme against elite opposition. Brett White II … [Read more...] about White-hot start isn’t enough: Oakland falls to UCF 87-83