Oakland University

With the Detroit Lions winning two consecutive playoff games for the first time in the Super Bowl era and the Michigan Wolverines claiming the team’s 12th national championship, it has been a great start of the year for sports in Michigan. However, one team has been overshadowed amid all the greatness: the Detroit Red Wings. Through January, the Red Wings have posted a 9-2-1 … [Read more...] about Red-Hot Resurgence: Detroit Red Wings blaze a trail of success in January

While working at Oakland’s men’s basketball summer camp this past July, I listened to coach Greg Kampe address a crowd of young kids around lunch time. He told them, “if you can shoot the ball, you can play anywhere.” I turned to newcomer Jack Gohlke and laughed with him. It was as if coach Kampe had said this with Gohlke in mind. Gohlke has certainly lived up to any … [Read more...] about Good things come in threes: Meet Jack Gohlke

Brooke Quarles-Daniels owned the narrative in Oakland’s win against the Green Bay Phoenix at the OU Credit Union O’rena. With a mere 11 seconds ticking away in the fourth quarter, she put the team on her back and scored the game-winning shot. The quarter kicked off with both teams showcasing their hot shooting. However, as the pace slowed down, it became a battle of … [Read more...] about Brooke Quarles-Daniels’ heroics seal deal in 83-81 victory

On Friday, Jan. 19, the Oakland Swim and Dive team impressed against the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Cardinals and the Hope College Flying Dutchmen at the Oakland Aquatics Center. The men’s team outscored the Cardinals 180-112 and bested the Flying Dutchmen 235-47, while the women’s team defeated the Cardinals 200-97 and the Flying Dutchmen 227-72. The win comes six … [Read more...] about Oakland dominates in tri-meet against SVSU and Hope College

The Oakland men’s basketball team took care of business on Wednesday, Jan. 17, beating the Youngstown State University (YSU) Penguins at the OU Credit Union O’rena to claim the team’s sixth straight conference win. “I’m happy that we won, and obviously, it’s an exciting time for us,” head coach Greg Kampe said. “That’s a really good basketball team with a really good coach. … [Read more...] about Oakland beats Youngstown State, secures sixth straight win