CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The momentum of a four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Saturday night as the Golden Grizzlies (5-6, 1-0 Horizon League) fell 75-63 to Northern Iowa (8-2, 0-0 Missouri Valley). This was more than just a road loss; it was a missed milestone. Had Oakland pulled off the victory, it would have marked its first Quadrant 2 win of the season—a … [Read more...] about Northern Iowa exposes Oakland’s turnover and shooting flaws to snap winning streak ahead of gauntlet week
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Hard-earned win in 98-97 thriller gives Grizzlies winning record and extends streak to four
Oakland’s hard work against a brutal nonconference schedule is officially paying off. In a thrilling I-75 rivalry showdown that tested Oakland’s grit and composure, the Golden Grizzlies (6-5, 1-0 HL) narrowly escaped the Toledo Rockets (5-4, 0-0 MAC) with a dramatic 98-97 home victory on Saturday. The victory is monumental: it marks the program’s 900th win under coach Greg … [Read more...] about Hard-earned win in 98-97 thriller gives Grizzlies winning record and extends streak to four
Ohio State reasserts dominance over Michigan in “The Game”
On Saturday, Nov. 29, “The Game” was held in Ann Arbor. Ohio State and Michigan faced off for the 122nd time in their classic rivalry. The matchup, often considered the most significant regular-season contest in college football, once again drew national attention and delivered another dramatic chapter. Whether either team is heavily favored or not, it never seems to matter. A … [Read more...] about Ohio State reasserts dominance over Michigan in “The Game”
Lions keep playoff hopes alive with 44-30 win over Cowboys
The Detroit Lions proved one thing in a 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys: they still have some fight in them. As much as a Week 14 game can be considered a “must-win,” the Lions’ matchup with the Cowboys was exactly that. With playoff hopes slowly dwindling after trading wins and losses since a 4-1 start, the Lions reached a tipping point in Week 14 — a loss would be … [Read more...] about Lions keep playoff hopes alive with 44-30 win over Cowboys
Robinson’s pure point guard play and zone defense ignite Grizzlies in 101-92 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne
In a high-octane Horizon League opener that saw two teams push the pace to the breaking point, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-5, 1-0 HL) secured a crucial 101-92 home victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-6, 0-1 HL). The win was defined not just by Oakland’s signature 3-point barrage (13-for-29, 44.8 percent), but by the electrifying play of Brody Robinson and a … [Read more...] about Robinson’s pure point guard play and zone defense ignite Grizzlies in 101-92 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne