Oakland University

Legendary Swimming and Diving head coach Pete Hovland’s 44-year career has now officially come to an end, and his successor, Mitch Alters, has taken over. Hovland coached countless swimmers and divers — including Alters — during his time at Oakland, but his legacy is far from over. Alters will continue the greatness of the Oakland University Swimming and Diving programs … [Read more...] about Swimming and Diving teammates Christian Bart, Susan LaGrand named to U.S. roster for World University Games

Legendary Swimming and Diving head coach Pete Hovland’s 44-year career has now officially come to an end, and his successor, Mitch Alters, has taken over. Hovland coached countless swimmers and divers — including Alters — during his time at Oakland, but his legacy is far from over. Alters will continue the greatness of the Oakland University Swimming and Diving programs … [Read more...] about Swimming and Diving teammates Christian Bart, Susan LaGrand named to U.S. roster for World University Games

On Friday afternoon, the Oakland University Athletic Department announced its next men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach will be Mitch Alters. The announcement came not long after the season’s end. Alters will take over as head coach for the 2023-24 season. Alters is set to replace longtime and legendary head coach Pete Hovland, whose last day is scheduled to be May … [Read more...] about Oakland names Mitch Alters new head coach of swimming and diving

The newest assets to the Detroit Pistons are a lethal duo that has what it takes for an exciting next season.  This year, Jaden Ivey has shown his potential in all areas as a first-year player, recently setting rookie franchise history. He is one of only three rookies who has accumulated at least 1,000 points, 200 rebounds and 200 assists. With his 10th point in Friday night’s … [Read more...] about Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren big keys for Pistons’ future

Oakland University guard Brooke Quarles-Daniels has been named the 2022-23 Horizon League Freshman of the Year in women’s basketball.  She made history as the first player in program history to receive this award, and is also the only freshman on all three All-League teams.   Playing for the Michigan Crossover as a high schooler — which is a Nike-sponsored team — helped prepare … [Read more...] about Brooke Quarles-Daniels wins Horizon League Freshman of the Year

A typical career lasts about 40 years. Oakland University Swimming and Diving Head Coach Pete Hovland’s career lasted just about that long — 44 years, to be exact — but it was anything but typical. It was extraordinary, actually. Hovland’s coaching career was one of incredible amounts of success. His first two seasons at Oakland (1979-81) were spent as the women’s head coach … [Read more...] about Pete Hovland: A career to remember

The Oakland softball team split its two-game series with Northern Kentucky over the weekend. Strong pitching from Sydney Campbell helped Oakland to the win in game one. With this win, Campbell became the program’s all-time leader in wins.  Game 1 Oakland opened the Horizon League series against Northern Kentucky with a big, 3-1 victory on Friday afternoon. Campbell secured her … [Read more...] about Oakland splits series with Northern Kentucky, third game canceled

Nirva Patel is on the women’s tennis team. She dominates on the court, and her tenacity has driven her to a successful tennis career.  She is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in digital media productions. After graduating, Patel plans on returning to England to fulfill her goal of obtaining a career in marketing or social media management.  As an active child, … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Nirva Patel

Sydney Campbell is not only Oakland softball’s leader and star pitcher when she steps out on the mound, but she is also history in the making.  With the Golden Grizzlies’ 8-1 win over the IUPUI Jaguars in a split doubleheader on March 21 at IUPUI’s Softball Complex, Campbell broke the school’s record with her 49th career win, becoming Oakland’s all-time winningest … [Read more...] about Sydney Campbell becomes Oakland’s all-time winningest pitcher