ROCHESTER, Mich. - With hoop season right around the corner, men's and women's basketball have unveiled their special themes and promotions for the upcoming season!
 
Be sure to stay tuned as more information on details, themes, and promotions are coming soon!
 
2023-2024 Men's Basketball
 
Tuesday, November 14th vs. Bowling Green at 7:00 p.m. 
40th Year Salute to Coach Kampe

• Come celebrate the longest tenure coach in Division 1 basketball! 
• Grizz Gang head over the Student Program Board FREE Tailgate before tip-off for games, food and giveaways.

Sponsored by OU Credit Union 

Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. vs. Purdue Fort Wayne  
Pioneer Day

• Celebrate the historic mascot of the university. The namesake of OU up until 1997! More details to come. 
• The 1993-94 swim and dive, men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball and men's soccer teams will be honored. 
• SAAC Sponsored Food Drive to benefit the Food Pantry 
• Post-Game Free Throws on the BlackTop!

Sponsored by the OU Alumni Association
 
Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. vs Toledo 
Military Appreciation Night/White Out

• All veterans and active service members are free! We will recognize and honor all veterans and active members during the game.
• Wear white while the Golden Grizzlies take on Toledo.
• SAAC Sponsored Food Drive to benefit the OU Food Pantry.

Sponsored by OU Credit Union.

Thursday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m. vs Milwaukee 
Welcome Back Students

• Come celebrate the start of the second semester and welcome back our awesome Grizz Gang!

Wednesday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m. vs Milwaukee
Glow and Greek Night and Staff/Faculty Appreciation Night

• Wear your best neon colors when we brighten up the OU Credit Union O'rena.
• All Greek life is invited to attend this special night to compete against each other for special prizes!
• We appreciate the faculty and staff at OU! All faculty and staff will receive a discounted ticket at the door!

Saturday, January 6th at 3:00 p.m. vs Green Bay 
Mitten Toss and Pontiac Initiative Day

• Oakland Swimming and Diving will host its annual Mitten Toss at halftime. Bring new mittens or gloves to be thrown onto the court at halftime!
• Pontiac Initiative Day: more details to come.

Thursday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. vs Robert Morris 
Coaches vs Cancer

• For over 30 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program, in collaboration with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer. Join us in bringing awareness to a disease that has touched the lives of countless individuals and their families, and it's important to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and courage of those who have faced this challenge.

Saturday, February 3rd at 3:00 p.m. vs Cleveland State 
Hall of Honor Night

• We will be honoring the 2024 Hall of Honor class during a halftime ceremony.

Saturday, February 17th at 3:00 p.m. vs IUPUI 
Alumni/ School of Education and Human Services Night

• All Men's Basketball Program Alumni will be celebrated!
• Also a celebration of the School of Education and Human Services will be celebrated!

 
Sunday, February 25th at 3:00 p.m. vs Wright State
Equity and Inclusion Night

• Equality and Inclusion Night is a nationwide campaign designed to use our college basketball platform to keep equality in the national conversation.

 
Sunday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. vs Detroit Mercy 
Senior Night

• We will be honoring our seniors pregame and post-game!
• Wear black while the Golden Grizzlies take on the team down the road!
• Grizz Gang: Free t-shirts while supplies last courtesy of DiBella's. 

Doubleheader with the women's basketball team

2023-2024 Women's Basketball

Friday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. vs Cleary University 
AP Staff Night

• All AP Staff will receive a $5 ticket at the door. 

 
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. vs Toledo 
Ugly Holiday Sweater Night and Canned Food Drive

• Come out and support your Golden Grizzlies by wearing your Ugly Holiday Sweater!
• SAAC Sponsored Canned Food Drive to benefit the Food Pantry.

Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. vs Miami University (OH) 
Season Ticket Holders Bring a Friend/Grizz Gang Plus 1

• Our Season Ticket Holders will be given a FREE extra ticket to bring a friend to the game!
• Grizz Gang: Bring a friend, show your OU student ID at the box office and get them a ticket for FREE!

Friday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m. vs Northern Kentucky 
Kids Day

• All Kids 12 and under will receive a discounted ticket of $5 to the game. Kids are invited to take post game free throws on the Blacktop!
• Also don't miss a special halftime performance from Diversiform Dance Project!

Saturday, January 13th at 2:00 p.m. vs Detroit Mercy  
Pioneer Day

• Celebrate the historic mascot of the university. The namesake of OU up until 1997!
• SAAC Sponsored Food Drive to benefit the Food Pantry 
• Post-Game Free Throws on the BlackTop!

Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. vs Milwaukee 
Student Organization Night

• Student Organizations will be invited to the game for a chance to be in halftime contests to win special prizes!

Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. vs Cleveland State 
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night

• All faculty and staff will receive a FREE ticket at the door!

Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. vs Youngstown State 
Equity and Inclusion Night

• Equality and Inclusion Night is a nationwide campaign designed to use our college basketball platform to keep equality in the national conversation.

Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 p.m. vs RMU 
Women in Sports Day

• We will be honoring Girls and Women in Sports throughout the game with on and off court activities.
• More details to come. 

Sponsored by OU Credit Union.

Thursday, February 29th at 7:00 p.m. vs Wright State 
Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness and Healthcare Appreciation Night

• Wear pink and join Golden Grizzlies Women's Basketball as we bring awareness and education to Breast Cancer!
• All Healthcare Workers will get discounted $7 tickets to the game!

Sponsored by OU Credit Union

Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 p.m. vs IUPUI 
Senior Night

• We will be Honoring our Senior Class!
• Grizz Gang wear black as we pack the OU Credit Union O'rena for the season finale!
• Doubleheader with the men's basketball team