OU Credit Union O'rena, nicknamed "The Blacktop", is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose

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with a Rochester mailing address. It is home to the

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Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams. The court has a distinctive "blacktop" color first used in the 2015–16 season.

History

The facility opened November 17, 1998, with a 96–66 loss to

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in men's basketball. The opening of the O'rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the

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(NCAA) to Division I. On April 17, 2023, Oakland University Athletics announced that they had signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Oakland University Credit Union. The naming rights deal began on July 1.

Attendance

The O'rena attendance record is 4,123, set January 13, 2017, against the

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. There have been seven other crowds over 4,000: 4,114 vs. Detroit (2015–16), 4,110 vs. Valparaiso (2015–16), 4,101 vs. Detroit (2014–15), 4,065 vs. Detroit (2013–14), 4,063 vs.

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(2016–17), 4,055 vs.

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(2003–04) and 4,034 vs.

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(2009–10).

Power Five conference opponents

Oakland has a 4–2 record all-time against

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schools at home. They have defeated Michigan (2000–01 season), Texas A&M (2003–04), Tennessee (2011–12) and Georgia (2016–17) since the arena opened in 1998.

References

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History

Attendance

Power Five conference opponents

See also

References