Oakland University

In their first clash against a mid-major this season, the Oakland men’s basketball team narrowly lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, ending with a score of 68-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena on Thursday, Nov. 21. “This hurt. For the rest of our non-conference games, there isn’t one where we’re favored to win,” head coach Greg Kampe said. “You got to get the ones at home, and … [Read more...] about Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan

Despite a great performance from lead guard Maddy Skorupski, the Oakland University women’s basketball team fell at home against St. Thomas (Minnesota) 73-62 on Thursday, Nov. 21. The game was an excellent chance for the team to get back in the win column after consecutive losses to Michigan and Army. The Golden Grizzlies needed this win against the Tommies to get back on … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season. With a renewed focus, a dynamic roster and a passionate fanbase, the Lions are showcasing a level of grit and determination that has electrified the Motor City.   “The turnaround isn’t just the result of chance,” freshman Blake Jahn … [Read more...] about Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Oakland women’s swim and dive team lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a meet with a final score of 161-139 on the road at the Jones Natatorium. The meet consisted of 16 different events, including two relays, which started and closed the event. Among the 16 events, the Golden Grizzlies and the Eagles placed first in eight — respectively — showing … [Read more...] about Eastern Michigan claims victory over Golden Grizzlies in tight swim and dive meet

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Oakland’s women’s basketball team traveled to Ann Arbor to take on the University of Michigan (U-M) Wolverines. The team was coming off a blowout loss to Michigan State and a narrow loss to Army, with a blowout win against Cleary University sandwiched in between. A win against Michigan could earn the Golden Grizzlies a huge early season victory for their … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball drops road game at University of Michigan