The Oakland Golden Grizzlies secured a 55-53 victory over the Robert Morris Colonials in a closely contested women’s college basketball game. The win was decided in the final moments, showcasing exceptional team efforts on both sides.

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies had key players like Maddy Skorupski, who scored 19 points while shooting 8-for-16 from the field and Dani Grim who contributed 8 points with a consistent 50% shooting performance. The team capitalized on rebounds, pulling down 29 total boards, and played solid defense, forcing 13 turnovers from Robert Morris. The Oakland bench was exhilarating, though they contributed limited points, they still maintained the team’s intensity.

Now the Robert Morris Colonials had a strong comeback effort. Robert Morris showed determination throughout, with standout performances from Danielle Vuletich, who led the team with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Nia Givon added 16 points, including two 3-pointers. Despite outscoring the Grizzlies in the second half (34-30), the Colonials fell short.

The team comparison was narrow between Oakland and Robert Morris. The field goal percentage was close with Oakland shooting 41.5% and Robert Morris at 37.5%. There were close knit turnovers, Oakland limiting to 12 turnovers, compared to 14 by Robert Morris. Robert Morris received the majority in rebounds having 22 total boards, while Oakland grabbed only 18 defensive rebounds.

During this games finale, Oakland highlighted resilience and ability to handle high-pressure situations. With this win, the Grizzlies improved to 4-6 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while the Colonials fell to 4-7 and 1-2 in the conference. Both teams will look to build on this thrilling matchup in their upcoming games.