Athletics, mens basketball, kampe ncaa tournament
March 14, 2024
Oakland University Athletics will host a Selection Sunday watch party March 17 inside the OU Credit Union O'rena, home court of the men's basketball team. The O'rena is located at 569 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI 48309. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The show starts at 6:00 p.m.
The watch party will be FREE to all and Oakland University Athletics will provide popcorn, pizza, water, pop and championship posters (while supplies last). The Golden Grizzlies Band will perform prior to the start of the show and the Oakland Dance team will greet fans at the entrance of the O'rena.
The team defeated Milwaukee, 83-76, in the Horizon League Tournament Championship game to earn an automatic-qualifying bid for the NCAA Tournament, its first appearance since going back-to-back years in 2010 and 2011. The championship win also marks the first time the Golden Grizzlies won the Horizon League Championship since joining the league in 2013.
The Selection Sunday show, which airs on CBS, will be streamed live on the south end broadcast board of the O'rena as the team awaits its seed, opponent and path for an NCAA Championship.
Fans will also have the opportunity to take pictures with the Horizon League championship trophy, the net cut down by the team after their victory and the "Ticket Punched" sign.
Championship merchandise will also be on sale during the watch party. Prior to the start of the Selection Sunday show, there will be a live Q & A session on the court with the team and fans can submit their questions HERE.
Following the announcement of the Golden Grizzlies opponent and tournament site location, head coach Greg Kampe and athletic director Steve Waterfield will address fans and team members will be available for photos and autographs.