Tag Archives: Oakland University

Time for the game we’ve been waiting for

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Robert Stone

Finally today is the first match up in the Horizon League between Oakland University and Detroit-Mercy, at Calihan Hall. Now with Curtis going to Detroit-Mercy and myself Oakland, this makes for a very interesting debate for our site. But we … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged #BeatDetroit, #BeatOakland, #FightOakland, College basketball, Greg Kampe, Horizon League, Juwan Howard Jr., Oakland University, Travis Bader, University of Detroit Mercy | Leave a comment

#NewHorizon at Oakland U.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Robert Stone

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies had their first ever Fan Fest today at the O’Rena to prep for the new horizon of the university. The Grizzlies will host their first ever Horizon League game on Friday, September 6 when the men’s … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged College basketball, ESPN, Gonzaga, Greg Kampe, Horizon League, Indiana University, Jeff Tungate, O'Rena, Oakland University, Tracy Huth, University of Detroit Mercy | Leave a comment

Oakland Joins Horizon League

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Curtis Pulliam

Well, all I can say is it is about time. Oakland University has officially joined the Horizon League. The move will hopefully create a great rivalry with the University of Detroit Mercy. The two schools are about 45 minutes away. … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged Detroit, Detroit News, Horizon League, Oakland, Oakland University, Tom Leyden, University of Detroit Mercy, WXYZ | Leave a comment

Finally the Madness is here!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Robert Stone

Michigan and Michigan State took very different routes throughout this college basketball season, but the results so far are similar. Both are low seeds and playing very close to home as (4) Michigan plays (13) South Dakota State at 7:15 … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged Adrian Payne, Derrick Nix, Detroit Mercy, Keith Appling, March Madness, Michigan, Michigan State, Nate Wolters, Oakland University, Ryan Broekhoff, South Dakota State, Trey Burke, Valparaiso | Leave a comment

College Basketball Saturday

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Curtis Pulliam

All around the country local college basketball teams were in action. The afternoon started off with the Michigan State defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 84-61. The Boilermakers were hanging around for a little while but the Spartans end up pulling away … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged basketball, College basketball, Detroit Titans, Men's Basketball, Michigan State, NCAA, Oakland University | Leave a comment

Golden Grizzly to the NBA

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Robert Stone

Keith Benson @RealKITO has been called up by the Golden State Warriors! #GrizzGangorDie #AlwaysaGrizzly #OhYeahOU @OUGrizzlies — OU Grizz Gang (@OUGrizzGang) March 24, 2012 Former Oakland center Keith “Kito” Benson has signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors … Continue reading →

Posted in NBA | Tagged Andrew Bogut, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Keith Benson, Mark Jackson, NBA Draft, NBADL, Oakland University, pick-and-pop, run-and-gun | Leave a comment

One took care of business and the other did not… And what happened Oakland?!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Robert Stone

Looking back at the big weekend that was in local college basketball left two teams with a conference championship, another in the tournament championship game and the last upset in the final moments. First lets start with the Big Ten … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports | Tagged Big Ten, Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, Horizon League, Michigan, Michigan State, NCAA Tournament, Oakland University, Ohio State, Southern Utah, Summit League, Valparaiso, Youngstown State | 2 Comments

Weekend Preview 3/2

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Curtis Pulliam

Today we have the Detroit Tigers playing Florida Southern University, with possible fifth starters Andy Oliver and Drew Smiley pitching for the Tigers. This will also be the first game for Prince Fielder in a Tiger uniform. Tonight we have … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports, MLB, NBA, NHL | Tagged Big Ten, Blackhawks, Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, Horizon League, Michigan, Michigan State, Oakland University, Ohio State, Penn State, Pistons, Red Wings, Southern Utah, Spring Training, Summit League, Tigers, Youngstown State | 1 Comment

Weekend Preview 2.24.12

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Robert Stone

This weekend we take a look at a busy Saturday in Detroit with every team but the Pistons in action. Detroit Mercy is at Youngstown State in a big game as far as seeding goes in the Horizon league. Colorado … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports, NHL | Tagged All Star Game, Detroit Mercy, Detroit Red Wings, Michigan, Michigan State, Oakland University, Pistons, Red Wings | 1 Comment

Weekend Preview 2.17.12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Robert Stone

Pretty full weekend of sports as we look at the Pistons, Wings and all of the local colleges in action. Both Oakland and Detroit Mercy are involved in a “Bracketbuster” game this weekend and I make a bold prediction about … Continue reading →

Posted in College Sports, NBA, NHL | Tagged Big Ten, Boston Celtics, Detroit Mercy, Horizon League, Nashville Predators, Oakland University, Pistons, Red Wings, Sacramento Kings, San Jose Sharks, Summit League | Leave a comment