Category: Oakland University
Oakland swings past South Dakota State 10-3
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Junior Aaron Cieslak’s 3-run home run helped lead the Oakland University baseball team to a 10-3 win over Summit League-leading South Dakota State on Friday at Erv Huether Field. Every batter in the OU lineup recorded a hit as the Golden Grizzlies outhit the Jackrabbits 19-9. “Today was a lot of fun,” […]
Oakland’s Carson named Summit League Player of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. – Sophomore Mike Carson was named The Summit League co-Player of the Week, announced by the league office on Monday. The third baseman from Attica, Mich. wins the award for the first time in his career, after batting .600 for the week and driving in six runs. Carson had at least two hits […]
COLLEGE TRACK: Jones’ carry Oakland to record-breaking effort at Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa – Lia Jones and Zack Jones both demolished school records, placed among the top five and recorded top 50 times in the East Region for the Oakland University men’s and women’s track and field team at the Drake Relays Thursday night at Drake Stadium. Lia Jones ran 16:29.34 to place second in […]
Oakland basketball season tickets now on sale for 2011-12 season
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Season tickets are now on sale for the 2011-12 Oakland University basketball season, athletics department officials announced on Thursday. The Golden Grizzlies are Back in Black for the upcoming campaign, which will feature a combined 10 non-conference games, in addition to The Summit League schedule. Fan support has been a large part […]
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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 […]
Golden Grizzlies link up to capture Detroit Titans Invitational title
REDFORD, Mich. – Junior Liz Ecker shot the second-lowest score of the day with a 75 (+3) to finish in third place (239/+23) and sophomore Mara Kovac shot a final round 82 and lost in a playoff to finish runner-up with an overall score of 238 (+22) to lead the Oakland University women’s golf team […]
Oakland posts softball split with Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Junior Kylie Schalz had two hits including a grand slam home run and senior Marisa Everitt struck out nine batters as the Oakland University softball team split a doubleheader with Eastern Michigan (20-8) Tuesday afternoon at Varsity Field. Oakland (9-21) won the first game 6-1 while Eastern Michigan (20-8) took the night cap […]
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 […]
Pettey nets Summit League Player of the Week
ELMHURST. Ill. – Senior Amanda Pettey was named The Summit League Player of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday. It is the first time that Pettey has won the award and she becomes the fifth player in OU history to receive the honor. Pettey made her Senior Day a good one by winning […]
Oakland earns twinbill split with Michigan State
LANSING, Mich. – Junior Tim Ryan had six hits and helped Oakland University (7-16) earn a 9-7 win over Michigan State (21-8) in the second game of a doubleheader at Cooley Law School Field on Tuesday. The Golden Grizzlies pick up their third win in school history against the Spartans and split the two games […]
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 […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: IPFW uses big innings to sweep Oakland
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Sophomore Mike Carson went 4-for-6 combined, but the Oakland University baseball team dropped a pair of games 8-1 and 5-4 to IPFW on Saturday as the teams opened Summit League play at Mastodons Field. The Golden Grizzlies gave up a six-run inning in game one and a four-run inning in game […]
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 […]
Toledo nine rockets way past Oakland
TOLEDO, Ohio – Junior Aaron Cieslak drove in a pair of runs to give Oakland University (4-11) a lead, but it didn’t last in a 5-3 loss to Toledo (8-15) on Wednesday at Scott Park. The Golden Grizzlies outhit the Rockets 14-9 but committed a pair of costly errors and left five runner stranded on […]
