Football’s role extends beyond the field this election season, as presidential candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and others use football to connect with voters nationwide. Football has been a powerful tool for political candidates in this election. Due to its mass appeal, cultural significance and the chance for candidates to engage … [Read more...] about As election season continues, candidates use football games to score votes
Oakland University
Greg Kampe joins 700-win club with win over Defiance
700 wins — only 38 other head coaches have done it in the NCAA, and only 70 head coaches have done it across all college athletic conferences. On Monday, Nov. 4, from inside the OU Credit Union O’Rena, Oakland men’s basketball head coach Greg Kampe became coach No. 71 to earn 700 wins. The win came against Kampe’s hometown college, the Defiance Yellow Jackets, with a final … [Read more...] about Greg Kampe joins 700-win club with win over Defiance
Women’s golf claims third place at Braun Intercollegiate to wrap up fall season
On Oct. 21 and 22, the Oakland University women’s golf team concluded its fall season at the Braun Intercollegiate in Evansville, Ind. After two rounds of play and 36 holes, the Golden Grizzlies finished with a team total of 47-over 623 to secure their third-place finish. Indiana State University led the tournament with a score of 35-over 611, followed by Belmont University at … [Read more...] about Women’s golf claims third place at Braun Intercollegiate to wrap up fall season
Women’s soccer falls on the road 0-3 at IU Indianapolis
The Oakland women’s soccer team traveled to Indianapolis this weekend to take on the Indiana University of Indianapolis Jaguars. Unfortunately, for the Golden Grizzlies, the loss marks their fifth game in a row and their last road game of the year. Before the game even got going, the Jaguars already hung a point on the board. Only 19 seconds into the game, Maia Ransom of IU … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer falls on the road 0-3 at IU Indianapolis
Season outlooks after MSU, U-M football game
On Saturday, Oct. 26, for the third consecutive year, the University of Michigan (U-M) defeated Michigan State University (MSU) in their annual rivalry football game, with a final score of 24-17. Despite being outgained by almost 100 yards, the Wolverines prevailed by winning the turnover battle 1-0 and playing a clean, controlled game. Michigan was not flagged once all game, … [Read more...] about Season outlooks after MSU, U-M football game