Oakland University

After a year defined by COVID-19 tests, empty seats and sacrifices from student-athletes, there is a light at the end of the tunnel as vaccines become available and implemented. Those student-athlete sacrifices are what made the COVID-19 era of college sports enjoyable for Athletic Director Steve Waterfield. “There was a definite energy within the department, even though we … [Read more...] about How Oakland sports will look beyond COVID-19

The Oakland University softball team extended their winning streak to eight games with a sweep of the Cleveland State Vikings April 9-10 at the Oakland Softball Field. The Vikings struck first in game one of Friday’s doubleheader — but it would be all Golden Grizzlies from there. A four-run third inning would be all the Golden Grizzlies needed as starting pitcher Sydney … [Read more...] about Oakland softball sweeps Cleveland State, extends winning streak

Yes, it’s early and yes, it’s an extremely small sample size, but outfielder Akil Baddoo has brought some much needed excitement to the Detroit Tigers. He’s exactly the kind of player they have been looking for — he’s young, he’s exciting and he’s got flair. It’s been a long time since the Tigers had a player like this, and if this rebuild is finally going to get off the … [Read more...] about Akil Baddoo is exactly what the Tigers needed

Oakland Baseball infielder Jared Miller is always trying to get better at every aspect of his game. “I think the minute you think you’re the best at something is probably the minute you’re never going to progress to the next level,” Miller said. “So I think [if] there’s one thing I can improve on, it would be everything — just keep doing the small things, and continue to up my … [Read more...] about Infielder Jared Miller is always striving to improve

The Oakland University baseball team lost their series to the Milwaukee Panthers 3-1 last weekend at the Oakland Baseball Field. Game one, according to Head Coach Jordon Banfield, “wasn’t a game.” The Panthers put up 10 runs in the second inning and the game was pretty much over from that point. OU dropped the first game 15-2, where freshman utilityman Reagan Paulina hit his … [Read more...] about Baseball snaps nine-game losing streak, drops series to Milwaukee

Oakland University swimmer Susan LaGrand has had an extremely successful season — winning Horizon League Swimmer of the Week three times, United Wholesale Mortgage Student-Athlete of the Week in March and competing at the NCAA Championships, where she received Honorable Mention All-American Honors, beat a school record in the 200 backstroke and a personal best in the 100 … [Read more...] about Susan LaGrand competes at NCAA level, focuses on Horizon Championship

In a season marred by an unusual schedule, COVID-19 reshuffling of the rotation and nagging injuries, Oakland men’s basketball fell one game short of the big dance. Moving forward, the team is looking to capitalize on their first Horizon League championship game since joining the conference in 2013. Two years ago, the NCAA transfer portal was just taking shape when Oakland … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball looks to build on near-NCAA tournament bid

The Oakland University women’s golf team began their season on Feb. 28, and are now heading into their final two tournaments — at Bowling Green on April 10 and 11 and the Horizon League Championship April 25-27. “We’ve had a strong season so far, and are continuing to improve at every tournament,” Head Coach Alyssa Gaudio said. “This team has [enjoyed] some individual … [Read more...] about Women’s golf continues strong season

Many young athletes try to model their game after a prominent professional athlete they look up to, but Oakland men’s soccer midfielder Dylan Borczak models his game after … well, Dylan Borczak. “I feel like I’m myself,” Borczak said. “I mean I obviously like to do my fancy footwork and stuff because I watch a lot of soccer and that’s just how the game is starting to change, … [Read more...] about Dylan Borczak hopes to help lead ‘four-headed monster’ to a championship