The Oakland University men’s basketball program has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2021-22 season, featuring four matchups against NCAA tournament teams from last season and a multi-team exempt event (MTE). The team will start their season Nov. 9 at West Virginia, before traveling to Stillwater, OK to take on Oklahoma State. The two teams met last season as … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
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Edward Rowe and Bhavneet Sohal to join men’s golf team
The Golden Grizzlies Men’s Golf team has bolstered it’s ranks with two new signings coming to the team. Freshmen recruits Edward Rowe and Bhanveet Sohal have committed to and signed onto the team and Head Coach Nick Pumford couldn’t be happier about it. “I’m excited to add our new freshman to our already competitive roster. They’re going to come in hungry to compete right … [Read more...] about Edward Rowe and Bhavneet Sohal to join men’s golf team
Men’s soccer falls to Michigan on two buzzer-beater goals
The Oakland University men’s soccer team fell to the Michigan Wolverines in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday afternoon at the Oakland Soccer Field. Right from the get-go, the story was the weather. Temperatures hung around 90 degrees for the duration of the game, with winds steady between 10-15 mph. Due to the heat, water breaks were taken about halfway through both halves. … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer falls to Michigan on two buzzer-beater goals
Women’s Soccer team suffers second loss of the season after crushing defeat
The Golden Grizzlies women’s soccer team put in a great effort against a very solid team — the DePaul Blue Demons — but came up short in a stinging 1-0 loss on Thursday, Aug. 26. Despite DePaul only having control of the ball for 47% of the game, the combination of their fast-paced, breakneck speed-driven offense and their suffocating, stifling defense seemed to just overwhelm … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer team suffers second loss of the season after crushing defeat
OU Student, weightlifter Kate Nye wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
Kate Nye’s five-year journey from CrossFit enthusiast to Olympic weightlifter culminated on Sunday when she won a silver medal in the women’s 76 kg/156 lbs category at the Tokyo Summer Games. Nye came through, delivering the best weightlifting performance by an American Olympian in over two decades. While she was lifting for the gold, that silver medal draped around her neck … [Read more...] about OU Student, weightlifter Kate Nye wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
Swimming and Diving receives Scholar All-America honors
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected the Oakland University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams for Scholar All-America honors for their efforts in the classroom last semester, according to a press release. “It’s quite an honor,” said Swimming and Diving Head Coach Pete Hovland. “It’s something the team continues to strive … [Read more...] about Swimming and Diving receives Scholar All-America honors
Bucks win NBA Championship behind historic game from Giannis Antetokounmpo
The city of Milwaukee has gotten the greatest gift an NBA team can give to its city: The Larry O’Brien trophy. The trophy comes back to Milwaukee after their win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals. This championship marks their first championship win since 1971, snapping a 50-year drought. I think it’s fair to say — no one saw this win coming at the … [Read more...] about Bucks win NBA Championship behind historic game from Giannis Antetokounmpo
Athletics announces new Varsity Golf Training Facility
The Oakland University Athletics department revealed plans for a new Varsity Golf Training Facility last month. According to a press release, the new state-of-the-art facility will feature a putting and chipping green, in addition to driving range bays and a team room with a nutrition station. Both men’s and women’s locker rooms will be on-site. The facility will also include … [Read more...] about Athletics announces new Varsity Golf Training Facility
Tigers rebuild is over? We’ll see about that
On May 7, the Detroit Tigers were 9-24. It looked like they were headed for another 100-loss season. For a team that had been rebuilding for the better part of five years, this was certainly disappointing. Fast forward to July 22, and the Tigers had won their seventh consecutive game, matching their season win total from 2019 with 47. Manager A.J. Hinch is willing to do … [Read more...] about Tigers rebuild is over? We’ll see about that