As Taylor Swift’s song “The Best Day” concludes: “I didn’t know if you knew, So I’m taking this chance to say, That I had the best day with you today.” The eyes of the entire world were on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift as the two celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ second consecutive Super Bowl championship with a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Although the couple, … [Read more...] about Kelce-Swift love story accentuated by “The Best Day”
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Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation
It was a normal Saturday matinee on Feb. 3 for the Oakland men’s basketball team as they took on Cleveland State. Until it wasn’t. A few minutes after the ball was tipped, in came the Oakland Swim and Dive team, filing down to the front of the student section. In they came wearing skin-tight swimsuits and speedos. In they came with “OU PRIDE!” spelled out across the men’s … [Read more...] about Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation
Oakland women’s basketball secures thrilling victory with buzzer-beater against RMU
On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Oakland women’s basketball team defeated the Robert Morris University (RMU) Colonials 67-65 thanks to a buzzer-beater from Maddy Skorupski at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Markyia McCormick led the Grizzlies in scoring and assists with 13 points, most of which came from the 3-point line, and three assists. Meanwhile, Brooke Quarles-Daniels brought in the … [Read more...] about Oakland women’s basketball secures thrilling victory with buzzer-beater against RMU
Oakland picks up huge road win over Wright State
The men’s basketball team was victorious at the Nutter Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 defeating the Wright State Raiders by a score of 74-60. The game opened up with a quick exchange of missed layups and jumpers, setting the tone for a defensive battle early on. Oakland’s DQ Cole had struck first and made a statement with a powerful layup in the paint that finally put the team on … [Read more...] about Oakland picks up huge road win over Wright State
Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle
Oakland’s women’s basketball team was victorious at The Jungle on Jan. 28 against the IUPUI Jaguars. The Golden Grizzlies finished strong in a nail-biting fourth quarter. The game proved to be a continued, intense battle, with each possession being an opportunity to hold on to the momentum. The fourth quarter started with a stellar jumper from Maddy Skorupski, expanding … [Read more...] about Oakland prevails over IUPUI Jaguars in hard-fought battle