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Former OU Goalkeeper Steve Clark Signs Contract with Honefoss

Hard work. Determination. Defense.
These are the hallmarks of Oakland University men's soccer and one would be hard-pressed to find a better personification of these qualities than Oakland alum Steve Clark (2005-08).

Men's Soccer to Host Open Tryouts

New Athlete Form
ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Oakland University men's soccer team will hold open tryouts on Monday, Feb. 1 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Ultimate Soccer Arena.

Three Golden Grizzlies Named to All-Midwest Region Team

ROCHESTER, Mich. - Junior Makesi Lewis was named to the National Soccer Coaches Athletic Association (NSCAA) All-Midwest Region second team, while seniors Machel James and Stefan St. Louis were selected to the third team, as announced by the NSCAA.

Fresh Faces, Same Success

With fifteen new faces, two seniors and a new head coach in former assistant Eric Pogue, the fate of the 2009 Oakland University men's soccer team was shrouded in mystery. But the Golden Grizzlies quickly shed any doubts when they clinched the regular season championship with an undefeated 5-0-1 record in league play and an overall mark of 9-5-3.

Oakland Falls to UMKC 2-1 in Tournament Semifinal

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ROCHESTER, Mich. - Sophomore Jonathon Evans scored the tying goal in the 55th minute and sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt made four saves, but it wasn't enough as the top-seeded Oakland University men's soccer team (9-5-3, 5-0-1 Summit League) fell in the final minutes to No. 4 seed UMKC (7-9-2, 2-2-2 Summit League) in The Summit League Tournament semifinals Friday afternoon at the OU Soccer Field.

Oakland's Pogue, Hildebrandt Earn League's Highest Honors

ROCHESTER, Mich.M/b> - After capturing its eighth Summit League regular season championship with an undefeated 5-0-1 league record, the Oakland University men's soccer team (9-4-3, 5-0-1 Summit League) placed nine players on all-league teams, highlighted by sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt earning Defensive Player of the Year honors and first-year head coach Eric Pogue being selected Coach of the Year.

Oakland Kicks Off Summit League Tournament Play Against UMKC

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ROCHESTER, Mich. - The top-seeded Oakland University men's soccer team (9-4-3, 5-0-1 Summit League) will begin their quest for the championship title when they take on defending champion, fourth-seeded UMKC (6-9-2, 2-2-2 Summit League) in the first semifinal match of The Summit League Tournament on Friday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at the OU Soccer Field.

Hildebrandt Earns Summit League Co-Defensive Player of the Week Honors

ELMHURST, Ill. - After shutting out Western Illinois University en route to his league-leading seventh shutout of the season last Saturday, sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt has been named The Summit League Co-Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.

Oakland Earns Top Seed at Men's Soccer Tournament

Tournament Central Summit League Statistics
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University earned the No. 1 seed in The Summit League men's soccer tournament for the third straight season after posting a 5-0-1 record league record, the second time in three seasons the Golden Grizzlies have gone undefeated in league play. Western Illinois will serve as the second seed, while IUPUI and UMKC will play as the respective third and fourth seeds. Despite having identical league records of 3-2-1, the Fighting Leathernecks earned the higher seed over the Jaguars by defeating them during the regular season. The tournament will be held on Friday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 15 at the OU Soccer Field with the champion earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Oakland Ties WIU 0-0 to Close Regular Season

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MACOMB, Ill. - The Oakland University men's soccer team (9-4-3, 5-0-1 Summit League) registered an undefeated record in Summit League play for the second time in three seasons and sophomore goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt notched his league-leading seventh shutout as the Golden Grizzlies closed out the regular season with a 0-0 tie against Western Illinois University (6-9-2, 3-2-1 Summit League) Saturday afternoon at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.