After a one-point loss to Michigan State, Oakland finally pulls off a huge upset. Who’s in charge of their scheduling, anyway?
Oakland Vs. Tennessee: Huge Upset In Knoxville, Vols Lose 89-82
After a string of near-upsets, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies have finally taken down a top-tier program. Twelve-point underdogs coming into Thompson-Boling Arena to play the undefeated No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers, Oakland outshot the Vols 53.6 percent to 45.9 percent. Center Keith Benson was dominant, scoring a season-high 26, grabbing ten rebounds, and adding two blocks. Guard Larry Wright and forward Will Hudson pitched in 19 and 17 respectively.
This was bound to happen sooner or later, with Oakland playing so many big-name teams close. This season they’ve lose to the Michigan St. Spartans by one, led the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half, and hung with the Purdue Boilermakers until halftime.
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