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Community Baptist burns Springfield Christian
SAGINAW — Saginaw Community Baptist outscored Clarkston Springfield Christian 24-14 in the first half and maintained the double-digit advantage in the second half to post a 44-30 non-conference boys basketball victory. The Lions outscored the Eagles 12-8 in the third quarter while both team scored eight in the final frame. Spencer Johnson scored 22 of […]
Oakland rallies to topple UMKC 71-65 in overtime
ROCHESTER HILLS – to win a league title, a team must have some moments of drama. Oakland University got that Thursday night against UMKC. Zakiya Minifee hit a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and the Oakland women’s basketball team went on to claim a 71-65 overtime victory. Over the Kangaroos […]
USCAA POLLS: Rochester College holds down No. 1 national ranking
UNITED STATES COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN’S BASKETBALL NATIONAL RANKINGS (Nov. 29, 2011) TOP 15 RANKING — 1. Rochester College (145); 2. Southern Virginia (140); 3. Washington Adventist (123); 4. Oakwood (121); 5. Ave Maria (118); 6. Apprentice School (115); 7. Lindenwood-Beleville (Ill.) (109); 8. Spalding (101); 9. (tie) Marygrove (90); Robert Morris-Springfield (90); 10. Florida […]
Shrine wipes out Oakland Christian in its hardcourt return
ROYAL OAK — Due to unfortunate circumstances, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian had to drop its longtime proud varsity girls basketball program. The Lancers made their return Tuesday night and found the path quite difficult. Royal Oak Shrine Catholic made that return a forgettable one as the Knights slayed the Lancers, 38-14, in a non-conference game. […]
Stoney Creek runs by Brandon
BY DAN STICKRADT ORTONVILLE — Nine months ago, Rochester Stoney Creek saw its season come to an abrupt end with a lopsided loss to Romeo in a Class A district finals. So when the Cougars returned to the court Tuesday for their 2011-12 season opener, they were eager to dispose of the bad taste on […]
Repeat offender: Oakland drops Tennessee for second straight year
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Keith Benson was back in the O’rena Monday night. This time as a spectator and honorary guest. The 2011 Oakland University grad, also the school’s all-time leader in blocked shots who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in June’s NBA Draft, got a chance to see […]
Eastern Michigan overpowers Rochester College
YPSILANTI — The difference between an NCAA Division I school and an NAIA program was again noticeable on Wednesday night. Eastern Michigan entertained Rochester College and the Eagles soared to a 62-43 triumph over the Warriors, who hold a dual membership in the NAIA and USCAA. The win at the Convocation Center was a tune-up […]
Houston, no problem: Oakland hands Cougars 76-74 setback
HOUSTON – After opening the season with a pair of losses, Oakland University’s rebuilding season just added another building block Tuesday night. The Golden Grizzlies posted their second straight road win — all of the first four games have been on the road — and the latest ended with a 76-74 non-conference men’s basketball victory […]
Headed to the Next Level: College Signings, Committments
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Robak, Wangler to redshirt 2011-12 season for Oakland
ROCHESTER HILLS – Halle Wangler and Lauren Robak will redshirt this season, Oakland head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday. The two freshmen will retain four years of eligibility at Oakland. “Both Lauren and Halle are very talented players,” said Francis. “Although they will not play in games for us this season, they […]
Providence works overtime to edge Oakland
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Providence simply has Oakland University’s number. The Friars defeated Oakland by just one point for the second straight season on Tuesday night. This time Providence held on for a 51-50 non-conference women’s basketball victory at the Athletics Center O’rena in a game that took overtime to […]
Top of the game: Yurik wins long-anticipated Miss Golf award
MORE ON YURIK: http://northoaklandsports.com/2011/10/16/7263/ MORE GOLF COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Golf&x=9&y=7 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com BATH, Mich. — As one of Michigan’s most competitive and successful prep athletes, Gabby Yurik does not get nervous that often. Yet on Sunday night, the Rochester Stoney Creek senior was quite nervous at the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association All-State […]
CAMPUS CLIPS: Thomas aiding EMU’s cause
BY RAYMOND ROLAK CORRESPONDENT BOSTON — Sophomore guard Desyree Thomas from Waterford Mott had a good start in contributing to Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team and their first win of the season. She scored 10 points in helping to the 83-53 road win over Northeastern University. Thomas was an All-State and All-KLAA player in high […]
Oakland rolls past Rochester College
ROCHESTER HILLS – Oakland University didn’t waste much time in pulling away from Rochester College Thursday, building an early nine-point lead and cruising past the NAIA Warriors. Bethany Watterworth scored 17 points and added six assists and five rebounds to pace Oakland. Victoria Lipscomb added 11 points, and Brittany Carnago turned in 10 points and […]
Alabama too much for Oakland, 74-57
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Simply put, Oakland University is not the same basketball team that reached the NCAA men’s basketball tournament the past two years. Alabama reminded the Golden Grizzlies of that fact Monday night. With Oakland losing its top two post players, including NBA draftee Keith Benson, and three […]
Watterworth eclipses 1,000 career points in Oakland’s victory over American
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bethany Watterworth joined some elite company Tuesday night. The 6-foot junior forward from Oakland University eclipsed the 1,000 points barrier in only her second game of her junior campaign in helping the visiting Golden Grizzlies upend American at Bender Arena, joining over 30 players in OU’s […]
George Mason drops cold-shooting Oakland in season opener
FAIRFAX, Va. – Bethany Watterworth led all players with 17points, but the Oakland women’s basketball team (0-1) dropped its season-opener, 59-48, to George Mason (1-1) at the Patriot Center on Sunday. Zakiya Minifee added a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies. “That’s how opening games go sometimes,” said Oakland head […]
AOTW: Marani stands tall to give Clarkston some net presence
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — There has always been some confusion of how Stephanie Marani pronounces her last name. “I say it one way, but a lot of people say it another way,” she laughed. “It doesn’t really bother me at all.” While there may be some mystery on the exact annunciation […]
