Oakland University

Fall semester was a wild ride for Oakland University Athletics — the Horizon League pushed back fall sports to a spring season, COVID-19 protocols ramped up testing and safety requirements and practices ceased for track and field and swimming and diving back in November. Now, it’s likely every sport at OU will compete at the same time in an effort to fit in and finish up … [Read more...] about Every sport to compete in January: What’s ahead for OU Athletics

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies returned to action on Wednesday, Nov. 25 against the Xavier Musketeers to open up the Xavier Invitational. The Musketeers came away with a 101-49 victory over the Golden Grizzlies. The first couple minutes provided no action as both teams were knotted at four a piece. Once the Musketeers warmed up, there was no turning back — they went on … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies drop season opener against Xavier

Amid an alarming soar in Michigan coronavirus cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new public health order — temporarily closing indoor dining at restaurants and bars, banning in-person learning at colleges and high schools (along with high school sports), among other protective measures — that went into effect on Nov. 15 and will continue until Dec. 8.  Under the order, … [Read more...] about The affect of Michigan’s COVID-19 restrictions on OU Athletics

Oakland University swimmer Marko Khotynetskyi is currently a sophomore. Originally from Ukraine, Khotynetskyi grew up swimming and studying.  In his freshman year, Khotynetskyi won six Horizon League titles including: freshman swimmer of the year, Horizon League swimmer of the year and OU athlete of the year. He is a pre business major and has dreams of one day opening his own … [Read more...] about From Ukraine to the U.S.: Marko Khotynetskyi’s journey

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the lives of many. As implications and guidelines are established many people have had to change their normal routines and patterns, including Oakland University coaches. Steps OU is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are encouraging everyone on campus to practice personal hygiene, wear face coverings when working in enclosed public … [Read more...] about Coaches adapt routines to COVID-19 regulations

In 2015, Lauren Karn was in the dugout for the Pittsburgh Panthers in the regional stage of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) tournament as an assistant coach. The regional stage took place in Michigan, which had Karn confused. Why would they have both the University of California, Berkeley and Oakland University — two California schools — at a regional … [Read more...] about Softball coach enters fourth season in pursuit of a title

Being around sports as a child defined Samantha Nelson’s childhood. Now, she gets the chance to provide that same lasting impact to families at Golden Grizzlies games. Nelson was named the coordinator of game day experience at Oakland on Monday, Nov. 3. The coordinator of game day experience runs the marketing, fan experience and promotions for the Golden Grizzlies, according … [Read more...] about Samantha Nelson brings passion for sports to new role