In the 2025–26 season, the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team features an entirely new coaching staff and nine newcomers on a 13‑player roster. Of the four returning players, only one has four years of experience in an Oakland uniform: Lianna Baxter. As a freshman, Baxter appeared in 22 games, scoring 23 points and grabbing 21 rebounds. She reached double figures for the … [Read more...] about Leading with faith and resilience: Lianna Baxter helps guide a new era of Golden Grizzly basketball
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Houge hauls high as Oakland outlasts Fort Wayne
Oakland University improved to a 13–10 record after a hard‑fought 74–65 win against Purdue Fort Wayne at the Gates Sports Center. This victory was particularly significant given the depth challenges facing the Golden Grizzlies, who had to compete with a limited squad due to injuries to key rotation players like Nate Deer, Nassim Mashhour and Isaac Garrett. Despite these … [Read more...] about Houge hauls high as Oakland outlasts Fort Wayne
Oakland secures season sweep over Northern Kentucky
Oakland University utilized a powerful second‑half performance to defeat Northern Kentucky 76–65 on Sunday at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The victory improves the Golden Grizzlies to a 10–3 record in Horizon League play and 14–10 overall. In front of a crowd of 2,074, Oakland managed to overcome a halftime deficit by outscoring the Norse 47–35 in the final twenty … [Read more...] about Oakland secures season sweep over Northern Kentucky
UFC launches new streaming era with record‑setting Paramount+ debut
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officially kicked off a new era of mixed martial arts broadcasting on Jan. 24, 2026, when UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett marked its first live event on Paramount+ — a monumental shift away from the traditional pay‑per‑view model and into the world of mainstream streaming. Under a groundbreaking seven‑year, $7.7 billion media rights deal … [Read more...] about UFC launches new streaming era with record‑setting Paramount+ debut
From Greece to the Grizzlies: Filippa Goula finds her rhythm at Oakland
Filippa Goula is a graduate student from Ano Liosia, Greece, playing her first year on the Oakland University women’s basketball team. Even though the season isn’t over, she has spared no time in showing her worth and making her mark. Goula averages 7.4 points per game, holds an 80.8 free-throw percentage and a 26.8 three-point percentage. She has seen the court in 19 games … [Read more...] about From Greece to the Grizzlies: Filippa Goula finds her rhythm at Oakland