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The Golden Grizzlies fell short in four sets on the final day of the Saluki Invitational.  Set one The Grizzlies quickly got it going, firing back-to-back aces that put them in a good position to start set one. Southern Illinois (SIU) eventually showed their intention to keep up with the Grizzlies. The teams rallied for a long time at a 2-2 score, but Patti Cesarini put a stop … [Read more...] about Oakland dominated by Southern Illinois in final day of Saluki Invitational

The biggest story in sports right now resides in Boulder, Colorado. It’s not in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Aaron Rodgers’ career possibly just ended. It’s not in East Lansing where there’s about to be one of the most important coaching searches in program history. And, sorry Lions fans, it’s not even in Detroit where, despite a week two loss, the Lions have expectations … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: Cool or cocky, coach Prime is changing college football

The OU Swim and Dive team opened their season with a dominating preseason win over the Wayne State University Warriors on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Oakland Aquatics Center. “I feel good,” OU head coach Mitch Alters said. “This is a lot of fun for us — we are really grateful that Wayne comes up. It’s really about bringing two teams together.” The meet opened with a 200 medley … [Read more...] about OU swimming and diving makes a splash in season opener against Wayne State

This young tennis star has just become the champion of this year’s 2023 U.S. Open. Her name is Coco Gauff.  At only 19 years old, Gauff’s sensational path to conquest at one of the most illustrious Grand Slam Tournaments in the world is nothing short of extraordinary.  A rising star Coco knew tennis was the sport meant for her to pursue at a very young age. Her odyssey began … [Read more...] about Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open, becomes youngest female winner since Serena

Now that classes have started and students are back on campus, athletics are in full swing at Oakland University. Here’s a look at how the Golden Grizzlies fared in athletics competitions this week (Sept. 3 – Sept. 9). Women’s Golf Sophomore Bridget Boczar shot a program-best 65 in Sunday’s first round to help Oakland to a second-place finish at the A-Ga-Ming Invitational. The … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics: A week in review