Oakland University

After the Horizon League canceled spring competition, flipping the sports world upside down, coaches and teams have been forced to adapt. Some coaches, like men’s basketball Head Coach Greg Kampe, are not competing — but they are still recruiting. Other coaches, like men’s soccer Head Coach Eric Pogue, had competition cut short. Pogue was one of the first coaches to do … [Read more...] about Oakland coaches react to cancellations and limitations

The COVID-19 outbreak affects more people in sports than athletes. Thousands of employees in the stadiums, venues and offices surrounding professional sports are currently out of work as well. To help combat this, professional athletes from different franchises have donated their money to help pay wages for hourly workers. While these athletes should receive praise for their … [Read more...] about Editorial: Make billionaires pay hourly wages during quarantine

While both Oakland University basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end at the start of March, other Golden Grizzlies teams’ seasons have just begun. Men’s Basketball After winning by 21 on their home court against Cleveland State, the men’s basketball team traveled to Green Bay to take on the Phoenix in the Horizon League quarterfinals. The second half proved to be the … [Read more...] about The Blitz: March 11, 2020

The Horizon League suspended competition indefinitely on Thursday, March 12. The season ended early for spring athletes and the swim team, which was competing in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) National Invitational. The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) announced the closure of tournaments, including the men’s and women’s … [Read more...] about Horizon League cancels competition due to coronavirus

The COVID-19 outbreak canceled numerous sporting events across the United States and the world. Reported cases in the U.S. began to rise, and professional sports leagues followed suit. The National Basketball Association (NBA) was one of the first leagues to suspend play after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. His teammate, Donovan Mitchell, also tested … [Read more...] about COVID-19 outbreak halts sports world

While most Oakland University students headed home for spring break, the Golden Grizzlies teams were traveling across the country or filling the O’rena with fans. Softball Softball traveled to Orlando, Florida and Greensboro, North Carolina for the Citrus Classic and the 2020 Spartan Classic, respectively. In the Citrus Classic, the softball team defeated two Power Five … [Read more...] about The Blitz: March 4, 2020

When the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies hosted the Green Bay Phoenix on Sunday, Feb. 23, there was a different feel to the air inside the O’rena. It was Senior Day and the presumed final home game for Oakland’s longest tenured players, Xavier Hill-Mais and Brad Brechting. Over the last five years, players have come and gone but Hill-Mais and Brechting have remained at … [Read more...] about Oakland wins in 2OT on Senior Night

Against the Northern Kentucky (NKU) Norse in their final home game of the season, the Oakland University women’s basketball team took the game down to the final seconds. Kahlaijah Dean’s final-second layup attempt was blocked, and the Norse won 67-65. They were led by Ally Niece, who scored 24 points on 9-18 shooting from the field. The key to the game was rebounds, the Norse … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball loses season finale in final seconds

The last time Head Coach Greg Kampe and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies faced Cleveland State University in the Horizon League tournament, the Vikings won in a low scoring game at Little Caesars Arena, 44-43. Two years later in the O’rena, the teams faced off again in the postseason, and Oakland won 80-59. “I’m unbelievably pleased,” Kampe said. “To take a 15 point lead to 25 … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball moves onto Horizon League quarterfinals