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OAKLAND-GOSHEN POSTGAME NOTES

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OAKLAND 102, GOSHEN 59
BLACKTOP AT THE O'RENA (2,001 attendance)
ROCHESTER, Mich.

OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES (3-0)

  • This is the first time in the D1 era that Oakland has started 3-0
    • Last time Oakland began a season 3-0 was 1993-94
  • The Golden Grizzlies led the entire game
    • Largest lead of the game was 43 points (34 seconds left)
  • Tonight was the opening game of the Great Alaska Shootout - Next 3 contests will be played at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska
  • All 11 Oakland players that played scored in the game
  • The Black and Gold surpassed 100 points for the first time this season
    • Oakland scored 100 or more points in 5 games last season and led the country in points per game
  • The Golden Grizzlies have won 23 straight against non-D1 opponents
    • 25-1 all-time vs. non-D1 opponents (only loss came to Ferris State, 75-70, on Nov. 21, 2000)
  • The Black and Gold are 91-22 in their last 113 games inside the O'rena
  • For the first time in D1 history, Oakland opens the season with 4 straight home games
    • The Golden Grizzlies play their first true road game on Dec. 10 at Robert Morris (9 games at home or on neutral floor in Anchorage, Alaska)
  • The Golden Grizzlies are 72-26 at home vs. non-conference opponents
    • 174-65 all-time in the O'rena
  • The Black and Gold have won 5 straight at home, dating back to last season
  • Oakland has made a 3-pointer in 873 consecutive games, 9th-best streak in the country
    • The Last time Oakland did not make a 3 was vs. Wayne State on Jan. 30, 1988
  • The Golden Grizzlies are receiving 66 votes in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

OAK-GC SERIES NOTES

  • Tonight is the first-ever meeting between the two teams
  • Former graduate manager (2012-14) Jon Tropf is an Assistant Coach for the Maple Leafs

PLAYER NOTES

Freshman Isaiah Brock

  • Made his first start in the 2nd half and converted an alley-oop dunk
  • Tallied his first-ever double-figure scoring game with 12 points
  • Grabbed 6 rebounds in 16 minutes

Junior Stevie Clark

  • Dished out a career-high 10 assists
  • Went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in 20 minutes

Sophomore Jaevin Cumberland

  • Scored a career-high 16 points
  • Went a career-best 4-for-5 from behind the arc
  • Played in a career-high 15 minutes off the bench

Junior Jalen Hayes

  • Made all 5 shots he took from the floor
  • Posted 10 points and 4 rebounds in 15 minutes of action

Sophomore Xavier Hill-Mais

  • Grabbed a career-high 9 rebounds (8 defensive)
  • Went 3-for-4 from the floor
  • Tallied a career-best 4 assists in 19 minutes

Freshman Brailen Neely

  • Tallied 5 assists in 17 minutes
  • Scored his first collegiate points, going 1-for-3

Freshman Chris Palombizio

  • Tallied a career-high 8 rebounds
  • Posted 2 steals in 19 minutes

Junior Martez Walker

  • Started the season with 3 straight 20-point games
  • Finished with game-high 21 tonight
  • Played just 23 minutes
  • Tallied 22 points vs. BGSU, 21 vs. WMU and 21 vs. Goshen
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Players Mentioned

Chris Palombizio

#15 Chris Palombizio

G/F
6' 6"
Sophomore
Stevie Clark

#5 Stevie Clark

G
5' 11"
Junior
Isaiah Brock

#10 Isaiah Brock

F
6' 8"
Freshman
Brailen Neely

#11 Brailen Neely

G
5' 9"
Freshman
Xavier Hill-Mais

#14 Xavier Hill-Mais

F
6' 7"
Freshman
Jaevin Cumberland

#21 Jaevin Cumberland

G
6' 2"
Freshman
Martez Walker

#35 Martez Walker

G
6' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jalen Hayes

#4 Jalen Hayes

Forward
6' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Chris Palombizio

#15 Chris Palombizio

6' 6"
Sophomore
G/F
Stevie Clark

#5 Stevie Clark

5' 11"
Junior
G
Isaiah Brock

#10 Isaiah Brock

6' 8"
Freshman
F
Brailen Neely

#11 Brailen Neely

5' 9"
Freshman
G
Xavier Hill-Mais

#14 Xavier Hill-Mais

6' 7"
Freshman
F
Jaevin Cumberland

#21 Jaevin Cumberland

6' 2"
Freshman
G
Martez Walker

#35 Martez Walker

6' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
G
Jalen Hayes

#4 Jalen Hayes

6' 7"
Freshman
Forward