OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Oakland University's women's basketball program competes from the OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester, Michigan, where Head Coach Keisha Newell oversees a 13-player roster navigating the Horizon League in their winter season. The program, rooted at a university founded in 1957 and currently serving 16,108 students, fielded a squad managing an 8-18 overall record through a challenging stretch that included 4-7 home performances and 4-11 road results. Newell's team scored 62.8 points per game while allowing opponents 71.0, indicating struggles on both ends of the floor in their 4-10 conference record.

The Golden Grizzlies' season reflects the competitive balance within the Horizon League, where point differential of -8.2 has made victories difficult to accumulate outside the comfortable confines of their on-campus venue. With 13 athletes on the roster, Newell continues building toward consistency in a league that demands sustained shooting accuracy and defensive intensity. Oakland's home court represents a key advantage going forward, particularly with their record tilting more favorably at home (4-7) compared to their away record (4-11), suggesting that upcoming contests on the O'rena floor could prove pivotal in their conference standing.

KEY FACTS

SchoolOakland University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceHorizon League
DivisionD1
LocationRochester, Michigan
VenueOU Credit Union O'rena
Head CoachKeisha Newell

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
33Kimber AbshearF
12Ilris AworetF
24Lianna BaxterC
22Cali DensonG
1Jasmine Dupree-HebertG
3Layla GoldG
23Filippa GoulaG
0Kyra LawrenceG
2Makenzie LuehringG
4Sereniti Roberts-AdamsC
11Aalyssa RogersG
25Angie SmithG
32Karinna TrotterF

SEASON RECORD

10-21

Overall

5-8

Home

5-13

Away

6-13

Conference

63.7 PPG / 71.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Cleary University CougarsW 90-32
Nov 6Wisconsin BadgersL 68-79
Nov 10Miami (OH) RedHawksW 80-75
Nov 16Harvard CrimsonL 55-93
Nov 17Charlotte 49ersL 41-66
Nov 23Michigan State SpartansL 41-102
Nov 26St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 68-52
Dec 4Wright State RaidersL 57-61
Dec 6Cleveland State VikingsL 55-72
Dec 15Loyola Chicago RamblersL 56-59
Dec 20Illinois State RedbirdsL 66-89
Dec 21Michigan WolverinesL 54-97
Dec 29Robert Morris ColonialsW 61-58
Jan 2Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsL 64-84
Jan 5Youngstown State PenguinsL 58-81
Jan 8Green Bay PhoenixL 63-78
Jan 10Milwaukee PanthersW 66-45
Jan 18Detroit Mercy TitansW 80-70
Jan 23Green Bay PhoenixL 59-73
Jan 24Milwaukee PanthersW 82-71
Jan 28IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 64-61
Jan 31Youngstown State PenguinsL 60-72
Feb 3Northern Kentucky NorseL 76-77
Feb 7Detroit Mercy TitansL 69-72
Feb 11IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 57-64
Feb 14Wright State RaidersL 44-62
Feb 19Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsW 71-64
Feb 21Robert Morris ColonialsW 71-61
Feb 25Northern Kentucky NorseL 59-84
Feb 28Cleveland State VikingsL 59-73
Mar 5Cleveland State VikingsL 80-81

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Oakland Women's Basketball compete in?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Women's Basketball competes in the Horizon League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Oakland play women's basketball home games?
Oakland Women's Basketball plays home games at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester, MI.
Who is the head coach of Oakland Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Oakland Golden Grizzlies Women's Basketball is Keisha Newell.
When was Oakland Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Oakland Women's Basketball is not currently available.