On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team lost to the No. 20 Michigan State Spartans 77-58 after a competitive first half from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The loss is Oakland’s sixth on the season and their 23rd straight against Michigan State, who have beaten the Golden Grizzlies in every meeting dating back to the 1998-99 season. “For me, … [Read more...] about Oaklands falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit
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Lions lose to Bills in possible Super Bowl preview
Facing one of the NFL’s best teams and a leading MVP candidate, the Detroit Lions fell short of the Buffalo Bills’ offensive attack, 48-42, led by quarterback Josh Allen, this past Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit entered the evening at 12-1, one win behind the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the NFL. Buffalo was in a strong position in the AFC with a head-to-head win … [Read more...] about Lions lose to Bills in possible Super Bowl preview
From Australia to Oakland, meet Buru Naivalurua
It’s a long way from Sydney, Australia, to Oakland University—9,480 miles, to be exact. That’s a 15-hour flight from Sydney to Los Angeles and five more hours from Los Angeles to Detroit, spanning all the way across the United States and the Pacific Ocean. For Oakland men’s basketball player Buru Naivalurua, it’s a trip that changed his life. “I started playing basketball … [Read more...] about From Australia to Oakland, meet Buru Naivalurua
Oakland women’s basketball claims first conference win of the season against Wright State
The Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team came away with a lofty 84-70 win over the Wright State Raiders at the OU Credit Union O’Rena on Friday, Dec. 6. The win shifts the Golden Grizzlies record to 3-6. Although Oakland’s record isn’t the most glamorous, the Golden Grizzlies have faced a gauntlet of tough non-conference opponents to start their season. Just two of … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball claims first conference win of the season against Wright State
Track and Field breaks four records at Grand Valley State, Saginaw Valley State Holiday Opens
The Oakland University track and field team began their season last Friday, Dec. 6, with trips to Grand Valley State University and Saginaw Valley State University. Four school records were set at the meets, establishing a strong start for the season. Grand Valley State University Ke’vina Finch started the Golden Grizzlies strong with a first-place finish in the women’s … [Read more...] about Track and Field breaks four records at Grand Valley State, Saginaw Valley State Holiday Opens