Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Men’s basketball team gains national attention
Oakland University’s men’s basketball team has received a lot of publicity across the country after winning its first Mid-Continent Conference championship and making it to the Division I NCAA Tournament for the first time in the team’s history.
The Golden Grizzlies now prepare to make history again as they face No. 1 seed University of North Carolina Friday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. OU faces an uphill battle as no No. 16 seed has ever defeated a No. 1 seed in the tournament’s history.
The game will start Friday, March 18, 30 minutes after the Missouri/Iowa State game played at 12:30 p.m. EST is finished.
The Oakland/North Carolina game will be televised live on CBS in front of a national audience.
Several articles about the Golden Grizzlies have appeared in local and national publications and news outlets, including The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, The Oakland Press and USA Today. Click on the headlines below to see what has been written. This list will be updated as new articles appear, so please check back.
OU men’s basketball team articles:
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OU: NCAA exposure was priceless
The Daily Oakland Press — April 6, 2005
Oakland will be deeper next year
Detroit Free Press — March 21, 2005
THE BIG 10
Newsday — March 20, 2005
Feat starts to sink in for the Grizzlies
Daily Oakland Press — March 20, 2005
Oakland season turns around in a blink
The Fort Wayne News Sentinel — March 19, 2005
Kansas not in NCAAs anymore
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette — March 19, 2005
Heels click and knock out longest shot
The New York Daily News — March 19, 2005
OU NOTEBOOK: Bittersweet end for Oakland seniors
Detroit Free Press — March 19, 2005
A grisly ending for Cinderella's dance
Detroit Free Press — March 19, 2005
Take it from the mascot: It was fun while it lasted
Detroit Free Press — March 19, 2005
OU's NCAA dream bursts in Carolina
The Daily Oakland Press — March 19, 2005
Oakland students stick by Grizzlies
The Daily Oakland Press — March 19, 2005
OU seniors leave with heads high
The Daily Oakland Press — March 19, 2005
Grizzlies bow out
The Daily Oakland Press — March 19, 2005
Other than the game, it was all good
The Daily Oakland Press — March 19, 2005
Tar Heels end Grizzlies' golden run
The Macomb Daily — March 19, 2005
1st round frenzy feeds fans' hunger
The Charlotte Observer — March 19, 2005
Ticket to paradise
New York Daily News — March 19, 2005
Devils survive; Heels roll
Winston-Salem Journal — March 19, 2005
College Basketball Notebook
Winston-Salem Journal—March 19, 2005
From Freddy Krueger to Olympic athletes
The Daily Oakland Press — March 18, 2005
North Carolina Romps Past Oakland 96-68
Comcast.net — March 18, 2005
NKU looks at Oakland, and sees its future self
The Cincinnati News-Enquirer — March 18, 2005
Ready for this?
The Daily Oakland Press — March 18, 2005
Grizzly Radio live from the NCAAs
The Daily Oakland Press — March 18, 2005
Oakland soared when stars' feud ended
Detroit Free Press — March 18, 2005
MICHAEL ROSENBERG: Cinderella vs. Godzilla
Detroit Free Press — March 18, 2005
Oakland enters unfamiliar territory
The Detroit News — March 18, 2005
Dream alive for Oakland
The Macomb Daily — March 18, 2005
Oakland coach says `we picked the wrong day to play Carolina'
San Jose Mercury News — March 18, 2005
Oakland: We are here to win
The Sun Herald-Charlotte — March 18, 2005
Entranced with The Dance
The Charlotte Observer — March 18, 2005
Oakland seeks its place
The Charlotte Observer — March 18, 2005
DANCE PARTY: JJ & Lynne bring radio days to OU
Detroit Free Press — March 18
Strangers in a strange land
The Greenville News — March 18, 2005
Yes, there's an Oakland in Michigan
The News & Observer — March 18, 2005
How about those Golden Grizzlies?
The Post and Courier — March 18, 2005
Giddy about facing Goliath
The State — March 18, 2005
Welcome to the Big Time, Oakland
The Tallahassee Democrat — March 18, 2005
Growing Up: Oakland will move into the spotlight today
Winston-Salem Journal — March 18, 2005
OAKLAND NOTEBOOK: North Carolina coach recalls near loss to No. 16
Detroit Free Press — March 18, 2005
Paint it blue
The Daily Oakland Press — March 17, 2005
Ex-Grizzlies take pride in present
The Daily Oakland Press — March 17, 2005
Just is where is Oakland University anyway?
San Jose Mercury News — March 17, 2005
It's welcome to the big time for Oakland University
San Jose Mercury News — March 17, 2005
Michigan State, Oakland hope for NCAA spinoff success
The Detroit Free Press — March 17, 2005
Grizzlies gear flying off shelves
The Daily Oakland Press — March 17, 2005
Everyone's in Kampe's camp
The Macomb Daily — March 17, 2005
OU fans come out of woodwork
The Detroit News — March 17, 2005
College Basketball: Oakland makes field
International Herald Tribune — March 17, 2005
For Men's Hoops Tournament, The Best Links on All 64 Teams
The Wall Street Journal — March 17, 2005
David Rutter column: Why the Illini will win
The Post Tribune — March 17, 2005
Three for the show
The Buffalo News — March 17, 2005
Plenty worth watching in Big Dance
Orlando Sentinel — March 17, 2005
Watch what you wish for, OU
Detroit Free Press — March 17, 2005
Oakland enjoying its moment in the sun
The Durham Herald-Sun — March 17, 2005
Michael Rosenberg | It's welcome to the big time for Oakland University
The Contra Costa Time — March 17, 2005
Schedule helped Grizzlies
The Detroit News — March 17, 2005
The Ultimate Road Trip: Day 3
Sports Illustrated — March 16, 2005
Oakland enjoying its moment in the sun
The Herald-Sun — March 16, 2005
Cheers grow quiet, but pride survives
The Huntsville Times — March 16, 2005
'We want Tar Heels'
Sports Illustrated — March 16, 2005
OU fans pumped up for the big game
The Daily Oakland Press — March 16, 2005
Oakland's fairy tale lives
The Detroit News — March 16, 2005
Oakland thankful for play-in format
The Detroit News — March 16, 2005
Oakland out to make run at NCAAs a habit
The Detroit News — March 16, 2005
Oakland 79, Alabama A&M 69
ESPN — March 16, 2005
Oakland Drops Alabama A&M 79-69 In Opener
KOTV-Tulsa — March 16, 2005
Oakland earns date with Heels
The Argus — March 16, 2005
Oakland wins play-in; North Carolina is next
The Citizen — March 16, 2005
Under .500? No problem
The Duluth News-Tribune — March 16, 2005
Oakland advances
The Connecticut Post — March 16, 2005
Oakland completes the bracket
Concord Monitor — March 16, 2005
Go Grizzlies: Oakland To Meet Tar Heels
Clickondetroit.com — March 16, 2005
Oakland Drops Alabama A&M 79-69 in Opener
The Spokesman-Review — March 16, 2005
Tar Heels coach Williams not one to complain, but ...
The News-Record — March 16, 2005
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Cinderella Oakland dances on
Holland Sentinel — March 16, 2005
WINNERS, AND WINNERS
Star-Telegram — March 16, 2005
After bruising road, Oakland has identity
The Northwest Herald — March 16, 2005
MICHAEL ROSENBERG: The stage is set for unknowns from OU
Detroit Free Press — March 16, 2005
Oakland (Mich.) wins, gets shot at Tar Heels
The Raleigh News and Observer — March 16, 2005
OU: Bring on the Tar Heels
The Oakland Press — March 16, 2005
Grizzly end
The Birmingham News — March 16, 2005
Oakland tough enough to build on tourney roll
The Dayton Daily News — March 16, 2005
OU dances onward
The Detroit News — March 16, 2005
HEELS, YES! Grizzlies dominate, draw top seed N.C.
Detroit Free Press — March 16, 2005
Cinderella’s Big Brother
Detroit Free Press — March 15, 2005
Oakland, Alabama A&M in NCAA Play-In Game
Toledo Blade — March 15, 2005
OU Grizzlies Get Ready For NCAA Opening Round
Clickondetroit.com — March 15, 2005
Oakland Ready for Close-Up
LA Times — March 15, 2005
Grizzlies fever turns Oakland upside down
The Detroit News — March 15, 2005
Oakland well-prepared for tournament
The Detroit News — March 15, 2005
Dukes' golden moment
Flint Journal — March 15, 2005
Little Guys Bring Big Hopes Into NCAA Play-In Game
Wall Street Journal — March 15, 2005
Alabama A&M, Oakland survived difficult seasons to get into NCAA's opening round
WHNT TV Huntsville — March 15, 2005
Oakland, Alabama A&M in NCAA Play-In Game
The Durant Daily Democrat — March 15, 2005
Charmed, I'm sure
South Bend Tribune — March 15, 2005
Oakland, Alabama A&M survive to get into NCAA's opening round
MLive.com — March 15, 2005
Oakland overcomes adversity
The Daily Southtown — March 15, 2005
Kampe unapologetic Grizzlies' record far from golden
Toledo Blade — March 15, 2005
Meet the Grizzlies, a team on a wacky ride
St Petersburg Times — March 15, 2005
OU doesn't face pushover
The Detroit Free Press — March 15, 2005
OU rallies the faithful
The Oakland Press — March 15, 2005
Bulldogs get ready for the Grizzlies
The Birmingham News — March 15, 2005
One down, a No. 1 to go for Oakland
The Dallas News — March 15, 2005
Dayton has embraced game
The Dayton Daily News — March 15, 2005
Opening round is final round for one
The Dayton Daily News — March 15, 2005
Great day to be a Golden Grizzly
Detroit Free Press — March 15, 2005
We Are Golden Grizzlies, Hear Us Roar
New York Times — March 15, 2005
Kick Out the Sports!
Flak Magazine — March 14, 2005
Kampe paces, but Oakland's fate is worth the wait
Detroit Free Press — March 14, 2005
Oakland Men's Scouting Report
Detroit Free Press — March 14, 2005
A welcome return to wackiness
The Miami Herald — March 14, 2005
THIS WEEK IN THE SWAC: Alabama A&M's reward is play-in game
The Shreveport Times — March 14, 2005
Opportunity knocks for play-in teams
The Greensboro News-Record — March 14, 2005
The madness begins
The Birmingham News — March 14, 2005
Second look
The Birmingham News — March 14, 2005
A welcome return to wackiness
San Jose Mercury News — March 14, 2005
Twist opens the Big Dance
Rocky Mountain News — March 14, 2005
Oakland's fate worth wait for Kampe
Akron Beacon Journal — March 14, 2005
Grizzlies hope to make history
Helena Independent Record — March 14, 2005
Kampe is cautious of Alabama A&M
The Detroit News — March 14, 2005
Syracuse regional
The Detroit News — March 14, 2005
Oakland readies for its dance
The Detroit News — March 14, 2005
Old Dominion is no softie for MSU
The Detroit News — March 14, 2005
OU to play 'Bama A&M
The Daily Oakland Press — March 14, 2005
Cassise fills key role for Oakland U.
The Daily Oakland Press — March 14, 2005
Oakland pumped about play-in tilt
The Daily Oakland Press — March 14, 2005
Oakland fired up to open NCAA Tourney
USA Today — March 14, 2005
NCAA Tournament begins with opening-round game Tuesday
ESPN — March 14, 2005
Oakland, Alabama A&M survived difficult seasons to get into NCAA's opening round
ESPN — March 14, 2005
The madness begins
The Birmingham News — March 14, 2004
Oakland, A&M newcomers to big dance
The Dayton Daily News — March 14, 2005
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Gators claim SEC championship
Detroit Free Press — March 14, 2005
Old Dominion is no softie for MSU
The Detroit News — March 14, 2005
Opportunity knocks for play-in teams
The Greensboro News & Record — March 14, 2005
It's anyone's ballgame
Ventura County Star — March 14, 2005
League tourneys are big part of Madness
The Daily Oakland Press — March 13, 2005
NCAA spot means big bucks for Oakland U
The Daily Oakland Press — March 13, 2005
Oakland living out real fantasy
Chicago Tribune — March 13, 2005
What's up with that?
The Cincinnati Enquirer — March 13, 2005
Watch for symptoms of madness
The Honolulu Advertiser—March 13, 2005
Oakland: The Cinderella of them all
The Billings-Gazette — March 13, 2005
Sportsview: Oakland ultimate Cinderella
Seattle Post-Intelligencer — March 12, 2005
Our Grizzlies are going dancing
The Daily Oakland Press — March 12, 2005
IFFY THE DOPESTER: Forecast for home teams is favorable
Detroit Free Press — March 12, 2005
Tournament time is golden for the Grizzlies
The Detroit News — March 12, 2005
Grizzlies can capitalize on the moment
The Daily Oakland Press — March 11, 2005
Golden moment
The Daily Oakland Press — March 10, 2005
Ben's bone spurs won't slow him
The Daily Oakland Press — March 10, 2005
Grizzlies, Canseco might be overmatched in first round
Chicago Sun-Times — March 10, 2005
March gladness
The Daily Oakland Press — March 10, 2005
Little fanfare for big dance
Detroit Free Press — March 10, 2005
Living a dream
Detroit Free Press — March 10, 2005
Dukes savors time in limelight
The Daily Oakland Press — March 10, 2005
Oakland is ready to crash big dance
The Detroit News — March 10, 2005
Oakland's victory is the essence of college basketball in a wild March
The Detroit News — March 10, 2005
Injured Wallace won't sit down
The Detroit News — March 10, 2005
Gordo's Tipsheet: Weekend Edition
St. Louis Post-Dispatch — March 10, 2005
Now-or-never time
The Daily Evergreen — March 10, 2005
The whole thing
The Knoxville News Sentinel — March 10, 2005
Vitale's offseason comes before madness begins
Richmond Times Dispatch — March 10, 2005
Niagara delivers Dance bid for coach's mom
ESPN — March 9, 2005
Oakland in NCAA Tournament for first time
ESPN — March 9, 2005
With 12 Wins, Golden Grizzlies Are In
The Washington Post — March 9, 2005
At 12-18, Oakland Advances With Win
The Los Angeles Times — March 9, 2005
Mid-Continent Champion: Oakland Shocks Oral Roberts
CollegeHoops.net — March 9, 2005
Oakland (12-18) snags NCAA berth
The Boston Globe — March 9, 2005
Oakland Makes NCAAs With Losing Record
WXYZ — March 9, 2005
Upset Sends 12-18 Oakland to Tournament
New York Times — March 9, 2005
Last-second 3-pointer puts Oakland in tourney
Fox Sports — March 9, 2005
Oakland in NCAA Tournament for first time
ESPN — March 9, 2005
Dukes' trey puts OU in Big Dance for the first time
Detroit Free Press — March 9, 2005
Dukes lifts Oakland to NCAA Tournament
The Detroit News — March 9, 2005
OU earns first trip to tourney
The Daily Oakland Press — March 9, 2005
Look who's dancing
The Daily Oakland Press — March 9, 2005
OU finally finds its identity
The Daily Oakland Press — March 9, 2005
Oakland (Mich.), Wis.-Milwaukee, La.-Lafayette into NCAAs
USA Today — March 9, 2005
Oakland's hard road pays off with trip to NCAA tourney
San Jose Mercury News — March 9, 2005
Oakland gains final of Mid-Continent
Detroit Free Press — March 8, 2005
Oakland men move into first Mid-Con final
The Daily Oakland Press — March 8, 2005
Oakland earns spot in title game
The Detroit News — March 8, 2005
Oakland gives finishing touch to Chicago St.
Chicago Sun-Times — March 8, 2005
ORU in Mid-Con finals against Oakland tonight
McAlester News-Capital — March 8, 2005
Oakland's journey tougher than victory
Detroit Free Press — March 7, 2005
Oakland earns first tourney win
The Daily Oakland Press — March 6, 2005
Oakland well situated for 2nd chance
Detroit Free Press — March 5, 2005
OU seeks first win in tourney
The Daily Oakland Press — March 5, 2005
Follow the Golden Grizzlies on their Road to the NCAA Tournament by visiting the Web page on The News @ OU that is dedicated to offering up-to-date stories, information and photos as well as related links concerning the team’s historical first trip to the national tournament.