Oakland University

Detroit native and Oakland University junior Dylan Borczak was recently named to the Horizon League First All-League Team for men’s soccer. Borczak and the Golden Grizzlies also placed second overall in the conference, but unfortunately fell short in the semifinals to Wright State University. “I think we lost a lot of games we shouldn’t have but we played better than the … [Read more...] about Junior soccer player earns All-Horizon League First Team

For just the second time in Oakland history, a cross country runner was chosen to represent the Golden Grizzlies in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) National Championships.  Nationals were held in Terre Haute Indiana, 390 miles from Oakland’s campus. Both Schneider and her head coach, Paul Rice, made the trip to Terre Haute on Saturday, Nov. 23. “Coach has … [Read more...] about Maggie Schneider competes in National Championship

Illinois native Sydney Gouard has not been on the women’s basketball team long, but is already receiving recognition. In just the first few weeks of the season, she was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week.  “Definitely my teammates have helped me receive this honor — without them I wouldn’t have gotten it,” Gouard said. “My coaches, too, just trusting them and … [Read more...] about Gouard named Freshman of the Week

Competitive, dedicated, and strong willed are just a few words that could describe the Oakland University men’s golf head coach, Nick Pumford. Perhaps there’s another term, rather, a motto, that defines Pumford as well: “Raise the Standard.”  “We always have what our standard is and we’re always trying to raise that and trying to get better,” said Pumford. “Hopefully, that’s … [Read more...] about Nick Pumford aims for personal, professional goals

As the Golden Grizzlies wrapped up their final game of the 2019 preseason by beating Saginaw Valley State 84-63, it was hard to ignore how different the men’s basketball team looked from previous seasons. Oakland University focused on moving the ball around the court while looking for the best possible shot, instead of potentially trying to force three-point shots. This change … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball wins second exhibition game

Following his freshman year of competing with a broken hand and only placing 12th on the first-meter board and 16th on the three-meter board in last year’s Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championship, Campbell Kolk is looking for redemption. “Last year, we won our 41st Horizons, but I also experienced my very first Horizon win with the team,” Kolk said. “Even though I … [Read more...] about Diver rebounds from broken hand

Cross country runner Maggie Schneider hasn’t just won one or two Horizon League titles. Schneider is a three-time Horizon League Champion, the first in Oakland University history. But according to the Michigan native, that title isn’t her priority. “Winning individually doesn’t mean that much to me,” Schneider said. “I care so much for the team winning and other teammates, so … [Read more...] about Maggie Schneider finishes senior year with 3-peat

After losing the eighth all-time scorer in Taylor Jones, the Golden Grizzlies have no seniors this season. They kicked off their 2019-20 season with a home game against the Bradley University Braves. The Braves finished fifth in the Missouri Valley Conference in 2018-19, and recorded a 20-10 overall record. Their team was led by Chelsea Brackmann and Gabi Haack, who were … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball loses 74-58 in home opener