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A New Horizon…Oakland accepts invitation to join the Horizon League
ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University Director of Athletics Tracy Huth announced on Tuesday that the Golden Grizzlies will leave The Summit League and join the Horizon League on July 1, 2013. OU will compete in all of its 18 intercollegiate sports. “Moving to the Horizon League allows us to associate and compete with institutions with outstanding academic […]
AOTW: Oakland’s Hamilton putting up big numbers to keep Oakland relevant
DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Four years ago, Reggie Hamilton was faced with a dilemma. His playing time had dwindled and he was benched for a few games without notification of the specifics. Hamilton, then a sophomore at UMKC, asked for his release from the school and it was granted short […]
OU’s Hamilton nominated for Mid-Major Lou Henson Award
ROCHESTER HILLS – Oakland University’s Reggie Hamilton was selected as a nominee for the 2012 Lou Henson Award, announced by CollegeInsider.com and POINT 3 Basketball on Friday. Hamilton, a native of Chicago, is one of 25 players chosen for this award. For the first time ever, this award will look to the fans to help […]
Alexander’s triple is Bison’s prized trophy in hunt of Grizzlies
ROCHESTER HILLS — Lawrence Alexander went hunting Grizzlies Saturday night and the hunt was successful. Alexander’s long three-pointer with 4.1 points stunned Oakland University’s homecoming crowd and delivered the Bison a prized trophy in the form of a 78-75 victory over the Grizzlies in a Summit League men’s basketball contest at the Athletics Center O’rena. […]
Watterworth’s 22 points pleads Oakland past IPFW
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A season of struggles has slowly morphed into a three-game win streak for Oakland’s women’s basketball team. Bethany Watterworth scored 22 points and OU clamped down defensively in the second half for a 67-47 win over IPFW in a Summit League play on Saturday at War Memorial Coliseum. Brittany Carnago, Sharise […]
OU’s Hamilton selected as candidate for Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award
ROCHESTER HILLS – Reggie Hamilton is one of 30 finalists for the 2011-12 Lowe’s Senior Class Award, given to the men’s basketball student-athlete that excels on and off the court, announced on Friday. Hamilton, a senior from Chicago, is a preseason Mid-Major All-America and All-Summit League first team selection. “It’s truly an honor to be […]
New-look Grizzlies hope for third straight Summit League crown
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — One look around at Oakland University’s men’s basketball team and veteran Greg Kampe can see one sizable difference. The Golden Grizzlies are not as big and built as they have been in the past. Gone is 6-foot-11 center Keith Benson, the two-time Summit League Player of […]
Kellerman’s goal lifts Oakland past IPFW
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — A brutally tough non-league schedule proved to pay dividends for Oakland University women’s soccer team Saturday night. The Golden Grizzlies, only 2-8-0 heading into their Summit League opener, were able to pick up a first-half goal and the defense made it stand in a 1-0 victory […]
Quick strikes lead Tulsa past Oakland
TULSA, Okla. – Oakland scored first but Tulsa had the last laugh at the Hurricane Classic. Josh Bennett scored early, but the Oakland men’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Tulsa on Sunday in the final match of Hurricane Classic. Both John Timm and Konner McNamara earned All-Tournament honors performance at the tournament, which was hosted […]
Cunningham named Oakland’s golf coach
ROCHESTER HILLS — Russ Cunningham has been named as head men’s and women’s golf coach, announced by Director of Athletics Tracy Huth on Monday. A native of Ionia, Mich., Cunningham was named Michigan Amateur Golfer of the Decade by the Golf Association of Michigan in 2010. “Russ has been a tremendous player himself and his […]
Oakland’s Benson selected by Atlanta Hawks in NBA Draft
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com NEWARK, N.J. — During his stellar career at Oakland University, Keith Benson posted several firsts and had countless memorable moments. His latest first will be something that will never be taken away from him. Benson, a 6-foot-11, 230-pound center, became the first basketball player in Oakland history to be […]
Calhoun hits game-winning free throw to lift Golden Grizzlies past IUPUI
INDIANAPOLIS – Junior Sharise Calhoun had some flair for the dramatic Saturday afternoon. The junior guard form Oakland University hit the game-winning free-throw with 2.3 seconds left to lead the OU women’s basketball team to a 62-61 Summit League win over IUPUI on Saturday at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Golden Grizzlies have now won seven straight […]
Oakland moves home win streak to six game in victory over Dartmouth
ROCHESTER – Sophomore Bethany Watterworth had a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds and freshman Zakiya Minifee added 13 points to lead the Oakland women’s basketball team to a 65-52 win over Dartmouth at the Athletics Center O’Rena on Thursday. The Golden Grizzlies have now won six consecutive home games this season. “I was […]
Top-10 stunner: Oakland knocks off No. 7 Tennessee
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The date Dec.14, 2010 may not have any major significance around the globe. For Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe and his Golden Grizzlies, the date may live on for eons. Three days after falling by one point, 77-76, to then-seventh-ranked Michigan State, Oakland posted […]
Wright State rallies past Oakland
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com DAYTON, Ohio – Sometimes, free throws can be a life-saver or an Achilles Heel on the basketball court. It more than saved Wright State Tuesday evening. The Raiders moved to 3-1 on the year after making 21-of-21 free throws in the contest to down visiting Oakland University 82-79 at […]
