Category: Campus Clips
Rochester College gains acceptance into NAIA
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Nearly a year after applying for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Rochester College learned Tuesday that it was accepted to the governing body, which athletics programs at nearly 300 colleges and universities, as a new member institution. Rochester College Athletics Director Klint Pleasant said the […]
Oakland women’s basketball adds Hemlock’s Apsey as late signee
ROCHESTER – Peyton Apsey signed a national letter of intent to play for the women’s basketball team at Oakland University next season, head coach Beckie Francis announced on Tuesday. In addition to being an all-state honorable mention basketball player, Apsey was the valedictorian at Hemlock High School. “We are excited that Peyton will be joining […]
Oakland’s Bader honored as Mid-Major Freshman All-America
ROCHESTER – Oakland University’s Travis Bader was named to the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshmen All-American Team, announced on Tuesday. Bader, a native of Okemos, Mich., joined former standout Johnathon Jones as the only other Golden Grizzly to earn the honor. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard led The Summit League with 2.7 three-pointers made per game and […]
OU’s Coriasso cards 67 to win Battle at the Warren
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Junior Michael Coriasso claimed medalist honors with a 4-under-par 67 as the Oakland University men’s golf team finished second in the Battle at the Warren with score of 292 (+8), 11 shots behind host Notre Dame (281/-3) on Wednesday at Warren Golf Course (Par 71, 7,020 yards). Coriasso, a native of […]
COLLEGE SOCCER: Bucks to host College Cup
PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks are proud to sponsor their second College Cup of the spring this Saturday, featuring five of the top NCAA soccer programs hailing from the state of Michigan. Michigan, Michigan State, and hometown Oakland will clash at Ultimate Soccer Arenas along with Valparaiso. Fans will get the chance to see three high level […]
Nationally-ranked Warriors carving name for themselves on baseball diamond
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester College has never really been known for its baseball success. A small college in a northern state, the odds are usually stacked against the Warriors. The tides are slowly turning. In the first week of April, Rochester College is standing at 10-10, with many games […]
Diamond stunner: Rochester College pulls upset of Oakland
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — It may not be the equivalent of something biblical such as David vs. Goliath. But Rochester College’s victory on baseball diamond Friday was still something to remember. It came against neighboring Oakland University, a NCAA Division I school. The Warriors shocked the Golden Grizzlies in their […]
Benson Earns AP All-America Honorable Mention Honors
ROCHESTER HILLS – Oakland University’s Keith Benson was named to the 2011 Associated PressHAll-America Honorable Mention team, announced on Monday afternoon. Benson, a native of Farmington Hills, Mich., led the Golden Grizzlies to back-to-back Summit League titles. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center, blocked a single-season school record 127 shots this season and went on to become […]
Can Oakland hold its reign in the Summit League next season?
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Coming off its back-to-back Summit League championships and berths in the NCAA tournament, Oakland University has built plenty respect in the college basketball world. Now, can the Golden Grizzlies keep it going, or will they fall back into the obscurity as a college that some still […]
Oakland’s Benson named to CollegeInsider.com All-America list
ROCHESTER HILLS – Oakland University’s Keith Benson was named to the 2011 Lute Olson All-America team and 2011 Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America team, announced by CollegeInsider.com on Friday. Benson, a 6-foot-11 senior center, led the Golden Grizzlies to back-to-back Summit League regular season and tournament championships. Benson, a native of Farmington Hills, Mich., and a […]
Rochester College earns fifth-place in USCAA national tournament for retiring coach Pleasant
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com UNIONTOWN, Pa. — The exit stage left outing for veteran Garth Pleasant didn’t result in a national championship for the retiring Rochester College men’s basketball coach, but at least the 38-year head coach got to coach a win in his final game on the sidelines. Rochester College, ranked No. […]
Oakland sophomore Ledrick Eackles to transfer
ROCHESTER HILLS – Sophomore Ledrick Eackles has decided to leave the Oakland University men’s basketball team, announced by head coach Greg Kampe on Thursday. Eackles, a native of Zachary, La., will leave at the conclusion of the winter semester. “I enjoyed my two years here at Oakland and I am thankful to be on two […]
Decades of Excellence: Rochester College’s Pleasant steps away after brilliant coaching career
Video courtesy of Rochester College. ROCHESTER HILLS — Sitting back in his office, Garth Pleasant can remember the days of returning to school at 2 a.m., then having to return early in the morning to teach a class. Pleasant was a basketball coach, an athletics director, a bus driver, an instructor, a mentor, a jack-of-all-trades […]
SUBMITTED VIDEO: Worst calls in an basketball game?
With the NCAA and NIT tournaments beginning this week, and with the high school tournaments around the country in their final stages, let’s take a look at some of the most notable calls or no calls in the sport of basketball. Submit your video of some of the worst, most bizarre or puzzling officials calls […]
NCAA TOURNAMENT: Oakland to dance with Texas
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — For the first time in its Division I era, Oakland University will be making a consecutive strip to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. And just like last year, the Golden Grizzlies will face an opponent from a power conference. Oakland’s date to the dance this year […]
SUBMITTED VIDEO: Greatest March Madness buzzer-beaters of all-time
Championship Week takes place this week with Selection Sunday for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament slated for this Sunday night. Here’s a submitted video of some of the greatest NCAA buzzer-beaters of all-time to get you prepared for the three-week holiday of March Madness. Have a sports-related video that you wish to submit? […]
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Reaching for The Summit: Oakland aiming for second straight NCAA berth
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — No matter what schedule Greg Kampe throws at his Oakland basketball players, it all boils down to three games. Oakland , which won the regular season and tournament championships last season in the Summit League to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament, is three wins […]
