The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) March Madness Tournament is coming to Detroit in 2024, with Oakland University and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) co-hosting it. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, OU announced the tournament regional round would be in the Motor City. This came together through the Detroit Sports Commission. “We are grateful to be selected by the … [Read more...] about Oakland to co-host 2024 NCAA regionals
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Reigning Goalkeeper of the Year forced into advisory role
Coming off a season where he won Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year, Sullivan Lauderdale is now in an advisory role during what was supposed to be his final playing season. Lauderdale graduates in December, and in August the Horizon League announced fall sports would be postponed until spring. For Lauderdale, this meant the end of his collegiate career. “It was hard, … [Read more...] about Reigning Goalkeeper of the Year forced into advisory role
Rashad Williams sets sights on a league title
Four games into conference play in 2020, the men’s basketball team received a boost to their lineup when Rashad Williams was granted his waiver from the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and was cleared to play. Williams’ first two games as a Golden Grizzly were in Wisconsin against Green Bay and Milwaukee, and both ended in single-digit losses. He scored a … [Read more...] about Rashad Williams sets sights on a league title
All three Esports teams compete for first time
All three Esports teams competed for the first time starting on Saturday, Sept. 19 after practicing, scrimmaging and competing in show matches. The League of Legends team competed in the HUE Invitational, the Rocket League team competed in the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Qualifiers and the Super Smash Bros. team competed against Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in a show … [Read more...] about All three Esports teams compete for first time
Women’s golf team begins practice in a new way
The women’s golf team had their spring season taken from them in March, and is now resuming practicing for the first time in six months. “We’re playing 18 holes two to three times a week and then we practice short game two to three times a week,” Head Coach Alyssa Gaudio said. “We’re just working on things that we noticed on the course and trying to tighten up all aspects of … [Read more...] about Women’s golf team begins practice in a new way
Men’s basketball begins shootarounds with uncertainties
The men’s basketball team narrowly avoided having their season cancelled by the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020. The Northern Kentucky Norse won the Horizon League title days before the outbreak halted the sports world. Now, they are dealing with the aftermath. Just recently, the team regained access to the O’Rena to shoot around. Initially, the athletes and coaches were only … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball begins shootarounds with uncertainties
Swim team alters routine to adjust to loss of Rec
The swim teams began practicing in the Recreation Center (Rec Center) pools again on Monday, Sept. 20 after the pandemic forced a sudden hiatus in mid-March. Although easing back into some normalcy is welcomed, Coach Peter Hovland assured swim athletes have been “thinking outside of the box” and have “stayed focused” without access to OU’s Olympic-grade pool. Susan LaGrand took … [Read more...] about Swim team alters routine to adjust to loss of Rec
Women’s basketball coach fully healthy after 10 years
Ten years ago, on gameday, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Tungate woke up unable to get out of bed. At the time, he was an assistant coach for Greg Kampe and the men’s basketball team. After an hour of trying to get out of bed, he finally regained feeling in his legs and made his way to the O’Rena. When he got to Kampe’s office, Kampe told him to go to the emergency room … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball coach fully healthy after 10 years
Golf team adapts to adjusted schedule
Golf is a sport that promotes social distancing naturally, yet they are still affected by the pandemic. Despite being able to play the sport socially distanced, COVID-19 presents other issues — Oakland University golfers are focused on the other aspects of golf. Typically, the men’s golf team rarely competes in tournaments near OU. They are almost always traveling hundreds of … [Read more...] about Golf team adapts to adjusted schedule