Oakland University

The University of Michigan Wolverines pulled off a stunning victory against their archrivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in a dramatic showdown on Saturday, Nov. 30. The fifth-ranked Wolverines snapped an eight-game losing streak against Ohio State, breathing life and competition back into the historic rivalry. “For Michigan fans like me, this victory was more than just a game, … [Read more...] about University of Michigan triumphs over Ohio State in upset

After over a week of no competition, the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team returned to the court on Wednesday with a win over the Robert Morris Colonials 55-53 on the road. The win moves Oakland’s record to 4-6 and marks the first time since the 2020-21 season that the Golden Grizzlies have won their first two conference games. Additionally, the win is the first under … [Read more...] about Stout defense leads Oakland women’s basketball to win over Robert Morris

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

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

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