Category: Oakland University
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland holds on for 4-2 victory over South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Jeff Gorecki and Russell Luxton combined for an outstanding pitching performance for Oakland (19-26, 10-3) in a 4-2 victory over South Dakota State (14-28-1, 3-10) on Saturday at Erv Huether Field. It was the eighth consecutive win in league play for the Golden Grizzlies, who opened the weekend tied for first place […]
COLLEGE TRACK: Oakland breaks five school records at Len Paddock Invite
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – John Butler, Lia Jones, Kara Lotan, Kyle Wilson and the women’s 4×100-meter relay team all broke school records as the Oakland men’s and women’s Track and Field team completed action at the Len Paddock Invitational, the final meet before The Summit League Outdoor Championships, hosted by the University of Michigan at […]
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Oakland seniors shine on Senior Day in sweep of Windsor
ROCHESTER HILLS — Senior Leah DiCristofaro blasted a three-run home run, senior Colleen Zimmerman drove in two runs and senior Brittany Doyle threw a complete game as the OU seniors shined on Senior Day for the Oakland softball team, beating Western Ontario, 9-3 and 10-1, Tuesday afternoon at the OU Softball Field. “These were two […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps Western Illinois to up win streak to seven games
ROCHESTER HILLS — Mike Carson was 6-for-9 and drove in six runs to help Oakland sweep a Summit League doubleheader, 11-10 and 8-1, against Western Illinois at the OU Baseball Field on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies clinched the series win over WIU and extended a seven-game winning streak. “Today’s sweep and earning a series win […]
COLLEGE WOMEN’S GOLF: Oakland seventh at Summit League tourney
PRIMM, Nev.– Liz Ecker shot a final round 76 and finished in a tie for seventh place (227/+11), while Mara Kovak shot the low Oakland round of the day with a 73 (+1) to lead the women’s golf team on the final day of the Summit League Championships on Tuesday at Primm Valley Lakes Course. […]
COLLEGE MEN’S GOLF: Cunningham sets OU record with three-round score of 211 at Summit League championships
PRIMM, Nev. — Nick Cunningham shot a final round of even-par 71 to finish in a tie for fourth place with an overall score of 211 (-2) to lead the Oakland men’s golf team at The Summit League Championship on Tuesday at Primm Valley Desert Course. Cunningham set a new school record with his score […]
Former Oakland star Hamilton ready to take the next step
BY GARRETT ELLIOTT STUDENT CORRESPONDENT gtelliot@oakland.edu ROCHESTER HILLS — His days of being a student-athlete are done, but the work is far from over for former Oakland University basketball player Reggie Hamilton. Hamilton is on the basketball court at the Athletics Center O’Rena — a place that has become home for him the last […]
COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD: Oakland breaks several school records at IWU Pre-Conference Challenge
MARION, Ind. – Serena San Cartier set a school record in the 100-meter hurdles and Shannon Getchen set a new school record in the discus throw, while David Magnotte won the 1,500-meter run as the Oakland men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Indiana Wesleyan University Pre-Conference Challenge at IWU Outdoor Track […]
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Golden Grizzlies takes series from IUPUI
ROCHESTER HILLS — Erin Galloway had four hits on the day and scored all three of Oakland’s runs in the second game and Brittany Doyle threw a complete game to earn the victory as Oakland split a Summit League doubleheader with IUPUI , 3-1 and 2-10, at the OU Softball Field Saturday afternoon. “This was […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps double-header from Nebraska-Omaha
ROCHESTER HILLS — Jeff Gorecki pitched a complete-game win in the opener and a late rally in game two to help Oakland University earn a double-header sweep of visiting Nebraska-Omaha. Oakland won the opener 4-1 and came back to earn a 4-3 win in the nightcap at the OU Baseball Field.. The Golden Grizzlies’ pitching […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland slugs 15 hits in 11-6 win over IPFW
ROCHESTER HILLS — Aaron Cieslak hit his team-leading sixth home run of the season, going 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, while Tim Ryan finished 3-for-5, with four runs scored and a two-run home run, to lead Oakland to an 11-6 win Sunday over visiting IPFW. The Golden Grizzlies (10-24, 5-3) won the final three […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Central Michigan rolls past Oakland
MT. PLEASANT — Oakland University had one bad inning and Central Michigan University made the Golden Grizzlies pay on the baseball diamond Tuesday. Ian Yetsko, Aaron Cieslak and Kyle Bobolts each had two hits, but Oakland lost, 15-4, to Central Michigan on Tuesday at Theunissen Park. The Golden Grizzlies (10-25) split the season series with […]
COLLEGE SIGNINGS-ORAL COMMITMENTS
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland 7-footer Sikora to transfer
ROCHESTER HILLS — Redshirt freshman Kyle Sikora has decided to transfer and leave the Oakland basketball team, announced by Greg Kampe on Tuesday. Sikora started in 16 of 33 games played in this past season, leading the team with 23 blocked shots, 12th-best in The Summit League. “I would like to thank Oakland University and […]
NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State
SAN FRANSISCO — Keith Benson’s first stint in the NBA will be a short one. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 graduate from Oakland University, won’t resign with the Golden State Warriors later this week when his 10-day contract expires. Benson, who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks, 48th overall, last […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program
ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday that Malika Glover, Jenna Bachrouche and Lauren Robak have each decided to leave the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. “Malika, Jenna and Lauren have each made the decision to pursue other opportunities,” Francis said. “They are all good people and we […]
Former Oakland standout Keith Benson signs with Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANSISCO — The Golden State Warriors today signed Sioux Falls Skyforce center Keith Benson. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 Oakland University grad, joins more than 100 NBA players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters. Benson, who weighs 230 pounds, has appeared in 20 games with the Skyforce this season, averaging 15.2 […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland falls in CIT national semifinals at Utah State, 105-81
LOGAN, Utah – Oakland and Utah State engaged in an old fashioned western shootout Sunday night and the state of Utah prevailed as the best gun-slinger in the west. The Aggies lit up Oakland for a 105-81 victory in the national semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Utah State […]
