Oakland University ~ College Sports

Michigan gives Oakland women’s soccer 1-0 defeat

Oakland Turns Back the Colonials
Bray knocks down 18 kills as Golden Grizzlies win second in a row
Oakland adds leadership and talent to swimming coaching staff with Gegotek, Gustafsson, Wike

Oakland picked to repeat by Athlon Sports Magazine

Dunn collects her 1000th career dig as OU splits at tourney

Marshall trips OU in soccer opener

Oakland has strong showing at the Golden Grizzly Open

Overtime goal lifts Oakland men’s soccer past Bowling Green in exhibition match

Oakland women's soccer team tabbed fourth in Summit League preseason poll

OU men’s golf adds four recruits

Oakland women’s soccer roughs up Rochester College

OU's Nelson Signs Contract with Kouvot

Oakland volleyball picked to finish fourth in The Summit League

Minifee, Glover Shine in Michigan All-Star Festival Game

OU grad Jones signs professional contract with MBK Rieker Komarno

Golden Grizzlies to host Lou Henson Award Tournament

OU guard Jeltema signs pro contract in Germany

Oakland to host Tennessee in men’s basketball in 2011-12

Oakland women's soccer releases 2010 soccer schedule

Oakland ranks second in the league with 140 All-Academic honorees

OU’s Jones Named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team

Golden Grizzlies sign Glover, Minifee

South Dakota State outs Oakland from Summit tourney

Golden Grizzlies nine stay alive in Summit League Tournament

OU’s Jablonski, LaMothe earn All-Summit League honors

Oakland sweeps away Southern Utah

Oakland soccer ‘Reaches Out for Jonah’

OU’s Krych Earns All-League honors

Oakland falls short in comeback against Western Michigan

Golden Grizzlies win 700th game in school history in sweep of Olivet

OU’S Benson to withdraw name from NBA Draft

Three Oakland swimmers earn Mid-Major All-America honors

Oakland falls 2-0 in seventh inning rally to Western Illinois

Oakland sweeps doubleheader from Western Illinois

Michigan State sweeps Oakland

Oakland downs Central Michigan in 27-hit slugfest 10-9

2010 Michigan All-Star basketball event should be a slam dunk

Oakland gains two more players in late signing period

Oakland claims seventh at Summit League Golf Championships

Oakland Defuses the Rockets 5-3 for third straight win

Oakland’s Teague earns Summit League Pitcher of the Week honors

OU’s Ecker stands third at Summit League Championship

Oakland clubs South Dakota State, 7-5

Bigelow, Jones earn top individual finishes at EMU’s Twilight Invite

Oakland swept by IPFW

Cieslak’s two-run triple lifts Golden Grizzlies past Jackrabbits

Oakland charges up leaderboard at Detroit Titans Invitational

McAuliffe paces OU on first round of Detroit Titans Invitational

OU’s Ecker and McDermaid Garner All-League Honor.

Oakland Falls to South Dakota State 13-2

Golden Grizzlies drop extra-inning affair to Eastern Michigan

Karoub, Young pick up singles wins in defeat to Cal State-Bakerfield

Jeltema named to Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association Scholar-Athlete

OU’s Ecker tabbed as Summit League Player of the Week

Notre Dame holds off Oakland, 13-6

OU’s Ecker posts top-10 finish at Barrett Invitational

Ecker leads OU on Day 1 of Tina Barrett Invitationa

Golden Grizzlies blanked by U-D Mercy

OU’s Everitt Named The Summit League Pitcher of the Week

Oakland completes run at Spartan Invite

IUPUI swats away Oakland

Golden Grizzlies pick up first win against Centenary

Golden Grizzlies split with IUPUI

Oakland sweeps double header from Concordia

OU’s Coriasso ties for fourth at Adidas Hoosier Invitational

Oakland splits softball doubleheader with Central Michigan

Benson Named to CollegeInsider.com Defensive All-America Team

Eastern Michigan blanks Oakland

OU’s Benson, Jones named NABC All-District

Oakland drops pair to Coastal Carolina, Sacred Heart

Coriasso paces OU at Jackrabbits Invitational

Benson Named Mid-Major All-America by CollegeHoops.net

Oakland closes out second day of NCAA Zone Diving Championships

Dayton swats away Oakland

OU drops 5-4 decision to Centenary

Oakland falls to Dayton

Oates Qualifies for finals at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships

Oakland leads Summit League Commissioner’s Cup standings

Oakland drops 4-2 decision to Michigan State

OU gains softball split with Thunderbirds

Spartans rolls over Oakland, 11-2

Golden Grizzlies earn series from Southern Utahw13-3 Win

Coriasso paces Oakland at Ball State Cardinals Collegiate

Michigan State rallies past Oakland

OU Softball Coach Glenn MacDonald retires

Golden Grizzlies drop 4-3 tennis match to Niagara

Oakland’s Benson named AP All-America Honorable Mention

Men’s soccer teams work out their kinks in College Cup

OU NCAA Notebook: Is OU’s Benson stock on the climb?

NCAA SPOTLIGHT: Pittsburgh delivers knockout blow to Oakland

OU’s set-up man Jones finally gains his NCAA chance

FINAL CHANCE TO DANCE: In his senior year, Oakland Universty senior Johnathon Jones gained his first opportunity to lead the Grizzlies to the NCAA tournament.


OU NOTEBOOK: Hudson gains chance to play close to home in NCAA tourney

Oakland not just a ‘little darling’ in this year’s NCAA tournament

Battle-tested Oakland not a pushover in this NCAA tournament

NCAA-BOUND: Oakland University capped the season with the Summit League regular season and conference tournament championship to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Grizzlies drewa No. 14 seed and will play Pittsburgh Friday in Milwaukee.


OU's Kampe finalist for Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award

Halle-OU-jah ... Golden Grizzlies punch NCAA dance ticket

CUTTING 'EM DOWN: Oakland University senior forward Derick Nelson cuts down the nets following the Golden Grizzlies' 76-64 victory over IUPUI in the Summit League Tournament championship.

Courtesy Photo | Inertia Sports Media

 


Oakland advances to Summit League finals with win over IPFW

DOWN THE LANE: Oakland University senior guard Johnathon Jones drives down the lane during Monday's Summit League semifinals against IPFW

Courtesy Photo | Inertia Sports Media


Grizzlies earn sweep of Georgetown College

Pittsburgh gets the best of Oakland

Memphis gains revenge on Oakland

OU’s LaMothe fires eight no-hit innings in downing Memphis

Oakland women upset in Summit quarters by Western Illinois

One step closer…Oakland takes down UMKC in Summit quarterfinals

Oakland gunning for the Summit, NCAA berth

OU’s Watterworth names SL Player of the Week

OU’s Benson earns final Summit League Player of the Week honor

Oakland falls to Central Connecticut State

Golden Grizzlies hold off IPFW to gain set another SL record

Watterworth scores 32 as Oakland avenges IPFW

Oakland University women’s soccer program brings in eight signees

No. 17 Ole Miss completes sweep of Oakland

Oakland netters fall to Cleveland State

OU’s Jones wins 5,000 at SL Indoor Championships

Oakland turns back South Dakota State, 81-68

Trim away...Oakland cuts down the nets in clinching regular season conference title

STEPPING UP: Oakland University senior guard Johnathon Jones sets up to break down his defender during the Golden Grizzlies' 88-81 victory Saturday over North Dakota State. Jones scored 24 in OU's title-clinching win.

Photo By Dan Stickradt


In motion: Golden Grizzlies cruise past North Dakota State

DOWN LOW: Oakland's Melissa Jeltmema drives the lane during Saturday's game against North Dakota State. Jeltema and the Golden Grizzlies rolled to a 70-56 victory over the Bison.


Flyin’ High...Oakland clinches Summit League title share with win over SDSU

Oakland completes run at GVSU Big Meet with sterling finishes

OU’s Larsen and Sytsma named Summit League Swimmers of the Week

Golden Grizzlies sweep awards for sixth time this season


Jeltema’s 26 points leads OU past Southern Utah

Oakland women remain perfect when holding opposition under 60 points

Oakland cruises past UMKC for win No. 20

Golden Grizzlies use 20-1 run to beat Centenary for 16th straight time

Kickin’ it: OU grad Clark set to live dream as professional

OU’s Templeton, Solan named The Summit League Swimmers of the Week

League-leading Oakland bounces back to topple Western Illinois

Reising joins elite company as Oakland trips WIU

Oakland’s struggles continue against Illinois

Oakland dominates the glass in wiping away Seattle

Jeltema’s 25 points can’t save OU in loss to St. Louis

Three Golden Grizzlies named to All-Midwest soccer region team

Junior Makesi Lewis was named  to the National Soccer Coaches Athletic Association (NSCAA) All-Midwest Region second team, while seniors Machel James and Stefan St. Louis were selected to the third team, as announced by the NSCAA.


OU’s Watterworth named Summit League POW

Lake Orion grad wins honor for first time


Purdue rallies past Golden Grizzlies

Oakland University and Purdue are both venturing through some growing pains.  Apparently, Purdue is a step ahead of the Golden Grizzlies.


Oakland’s Benson tabbed Summit League Player of the Week

OU junior earns honor for second time this season


Oakland gets defensive in sinking Green Bay

Benson, Grizzlies clamp down pon Phoenix, 76-52


Oakland opens Summit League play at IPFW

Oakland Opens League Play at IPFW


Oakland wins two events at the Miami University Invitational

The Golden Grizzlies set season bests in all four events.


MEN'S COLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland stands tall in thwarting cross-town rival Rochester College

Oakland moves to 12-0 all-time against the Warriors


MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Memphis too much for Oakland

During the past decade, Memphis has logged a lot of weeks in the Associated Press poll, either as honorable mention or somewhere in the Top 25.  Two years ago, the Tigers finished as the NCAA Division I national runner-up to Kansas.


OU’s Benson Named Summit League Player of the Week

Junior center earns the honor for the first time this season and second in his career.


Oakland Falls 81-66 To Bowling Green

Senior Melissa Jeltema and freshman Bethany Watterworth each scored 14 points, senior Hanna Reising scored 13 points, and sophomore Sharise Calhoun scored 10 points, but it was not enough for the Oakland University women’s basketball team (1-4) as Bowling Green (2-2) used clutch shooting, hitting at a 60.7 percent clip in the second half, as the Falcons picked up an 81-66 win over the Golden Grizzlies on Tuesday night at the Athletics Center O’Rena.


COLLEGE MEN’S BAKSETBALL: OU rolls over Hope College, 97-62, in exhibition

Oakland University showcased its offensive prowess on the hard court Tuesday evening. 


COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Watterworth’s double-double can’t save OU in opener

Not even a sterling debut from freshman Bethany Watterworth could save Oakland University in its season opener Friday at the Athletics Center O’Rena.


COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: UMKC upsets top-seed Oakland in SL tourney semifinals

There will be no repeat bid to the NCAA Division I college Cup for Oakland University’s men’s soccer team.


COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: OU lands nine on All-Summit League postseason list

Oakland placed nine players on all-league teams, highlighted by sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt earning Defensive Player of the Year honors and first-year head coach Eric Pogue being selected Coach of the Year.


WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Golden Grizzlies rebound to down Columbia in overtime

Oakland University bounced back from a season-opening loss to the University of Detroit to win an overtime thriller Sunday afternoon.


Oakland tankers zap past Zips

Freshman Sandra Czerska won three individual events and swam on the winning 400-yard medley relay team with senior Agnes Solan, sophomore Johanna Gustafsson and sophomore Alyssa Vela that shaved 10 seconds off their season-best time, posting a mark of 3:52.67, to lead the Oakland University women’s swimming and diving team (3-2) past Akron, 156-144, on Saturday afternoon at the Ocasek Natatorium.


COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Eastern Michigan upsets Oakland in season opener

Oakland University found out the hard way Saturday night that preseason press in meaningless once the season begins.


COLLEGE MEN’S GOLF: Ziegler’s 70 earns medalist honors

Freshman Jakob Ziegler shot a final round 70 to win his first-ever collegiate tournament with an overall score of 208 to lead the Oakland University men's golf team to a third-place finish at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate on Tuesday at Links at Novadell Golf Course.


COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Colarossi, Fulton garner All-Summit honors

Oakland University’s Deanna Colarossi made the All-Summit League women’s soccer second team while Alyssa Fulton was named to the All-Freshmen team announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Grizzlies went 4-4-1 in league action and 7-9-1 overall.


COLLEGE SWIMMING: Oakland leaves Wright State in its wake

Freshman Sandra Czerska won three events for the third straight meet as the Oakland University men’s and women’s swimming and diving team swept Wright State Saturday afternoon at the OU Aquatic Center.


COLLEGE SWIMMING: Oakland leaves Wright State in its wakeFreshman Sandra Czerska won three events for the third straight meet as the Oakland University men’s and women’s swimming and diving team swept Wright State Saturday afternoon at the OU Aquatic

Freshman Sandra Czerska won three events for the third straight meet as the Oakland University men’s and women’s swimming and diving team swept Wright State Saturday afternoon at the OU Aquatic Center.


COLLEGE CROSS-COUNTRY: Jones, Lieblein race to All-Summit honors

Oakland University didn’t finish in the lead pack, but two Golden Grizzlies are standing on the All-Summit League podium as part of the league’s elite runners.


Oakland drops heartbreaker to Western Illinois

Sophomore Sarah Lynch tallied her fifth goal of the year but it was not enough as the Oakland University (7-9-1, 4-4-1 Summit) women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Western Illinois (8-7-2, 5-3-1 Summit) Sunday afternoon at John MacKenzie Alumni Field. The loss ended the Golden Grizzlies streak of Summit League Tournament appearances at 10.


COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Hildebrandt honored by Summit League

After shutting out Western Illinois University en route to his league-leading seventh shutout of the season last Saturday, sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt has been named The Summit League Co-Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.


COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL: Oakland rolls over Western Ontario for exhibition win, 88-54

Oakland University will be heading into the women’s basketball season with a vote of confidence.


COLLEGE: OU men rank No. 14 in preseason CI Mid-Major Poll

Coming off back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Summit League tournament and making the second round of the the College Insider postseason tournament, Oakland University garnered plenty of respect last season. Now with most of the Golden Grizzlies’ roster intact for this year, expectations are as high as they have been since the school’s move to Division I just over a decade ago.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL: OU’s Tungate to blog on Chalktalk

Oakland University men’s basketball associate head coach Jeff Tungate became the newest member of College Chalktalk today with his first entry of the season. Tungate is one of 50 coaches nationwide selected to provide a diary of what is going on with their teams throughout the season.


COLLEGE SWIMMING: Aceino, Gustafsson Selected Summit League Athletes of the Week

Freshman Alex Aceino and sophomore Johanna Gustafsson each won two events as they were named The Summit League Swimming and Diving Athletes of the Week, announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.  This the second time in her career that Gustafsson has been honored and the first for Aceino.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland inks post player Petros

Oakland University received some sizeable good news Wednesday during the first day of the NCAA November early signing period.  And that news fits into the Golden Grizzlies’ puzzle perfectly.


COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UMKC spoils Senior Night for Golden Grizzlies, 3-2