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
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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
Detroit Lions unstoppable run continues: Clinch playoffs in win over Packers
The Detroit Lions have done it again. They continued their dominant season with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers, highlighted by another clutch field goal from Jake Bates. This win featured both individual greatness and an all-around team effort. With the game coming down to the wire late in the fourth quarter, the Lions executed a perfect play set up by … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions unstoppable run continues: Clinch playoffs in win over Packers
Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball secures thrilling conference opener
On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Oakland men’s basketball team made a statement, outlasting the Wright State Raiders 66-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena, marking their first conference win of the season. “We just held the best offensive team in our league and one of the best mid-major offenses in the country to 64 points on a night they made 16 of 31 from the three,” head coach Greg … [Read more...] about Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball secures thrilling conference opener