Basketball is just around the corner, and athletics at Oakland have never been busier. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of how OU teams fared in competitions this week (Oct. 15-21). Women’s soccer It was an uneventful week for the women’s soccer team, which started the week at an even 5-5-5. The Golden Grizzlies had two matches this week, one against Green Bay and one against … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 15-21)
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Brock’s Thoughts: A tale of two programs
The annual in-state rivalry game that splits households, workplaces and schools for a week — or maybe even a full year in some instances — took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and it was an absolute dud. Sure, expectations weren’t high for the Michigan-Michigan State game on Saturday night in East Lansing — Michigan State is limping its way through a disaster of a season, and … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: A tale of two programs
The Detroit Lions: yeah, this team is good
I’ve refrained from writing this column for as long as possible, but it’s time to acknowledge the facts: The Detroit Lions are a good football team. Some might say they’re really good. Some might even say they’re elite. The hype began last season when the Lions won eight of their last 10 games. Thanks to a Seahawks win over the Rams in Week 18, Detroit was eliminated from … [Read more...] about The Detroit Lions: yeah, this team is good
Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)
As fall break approaches, students will enjoy a nice interruption in the rigorous class work during the fall semester. Still, athletes won’t have any time to rest as fall sports continue to move along at Oakland this semester. Here is a full breakdown of this week’s athletic events (Oct. 8-14). Women’s soccer After starting conference play with a 1-1-3 record, it was a good … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)
Oakland defeated by dominant Milwaukee at O’rena
The Golden Grizzlies fell short to the Milwaukee Panthers in a three-set match on Friday, Oct. 13, at the OU Credit Union O’Rena. The Golden Grizzlies took the initial lead when they managed to secure their first hit with a Libby Gentile kill — the offensive powerhouse for the Golden Grizzlies, who made a statement, showcasing her skills with five kills early in the match. … [Read more...] about Oakland defeated by dominant Milwaukee at O’rena