Oakland Golden Grizzlies Defeat Detroit Mercy Titans 95-87
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Calihan Hall
Oakland Golden Grizzlies 95, Detroit Mercy Titans 87, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Detroit Mercy Titans?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies beat Detroit Mercy Titans 95-87 at Calihan Hall on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Detroit Mercy Titans?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies emerged victorious against the Detroit Mercy Titans with a final score of 95-87. This game was notable as it marked the third meeting between these two teams in the current season, with Oakland continuing its dominance, having previously defeated Detroit Mercy in both earlier encounters. The Titans, now holding an 8-12 record, faced the Golden Grizzlies, who improved to 12-10 with this win.
The Titans entered the game with a mixed recent form, having recorded a 5-5 record in their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss to Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons just two days prior. Their scoring average over these ten games was 79.2 points per game while allowing 77.7 points. At home, Detroit Mercy had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 80.6 points scored but conceding 84.8 points.
On the other hand, the Golden Grizzlies had a more favorable recent form, winning six of their last ten games. However, they too were coming off a loss, having fallen to the IU Indianapolis Jaguars. Oakland's scoring average during this stretch was 83.3 points per game, with an average of 79.4 points allowed. Their away record stood at 4-2 in their last six games, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.
The game took place at Calihan Hall, where the Titans have struggled to maintain a strong home advantage this season. The odds from DraftKings indicated Oakland as the favorites, with a spread of 6.5 points and a total set at 167.5. The moneyline reflected Oakland at -285, while Detroit Mercy was at +230.
In terms of scoring plays, the second half saw several key moments that helped seal the victory for Oakland. Brett White II contributed with crucial free throws, while TJ Nadeau and Brody Robinson made significant baskets that extended their lead late in the game. The final moments saw the Golden Grizzlies maintain their composure at the free-throw line, with Robinson converting two critical free throws to push the score to 95-87.
Injuries were not noted in the block, so both teams appeared to compete at full strength. The previous meetings this season had seen Oakland defeat Detroit Mercy 93-83 and 65-59, indicating a trend of competitive games between these two sides.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the Titans and the Golden Grizzlies, with Oakland continuing to assert its dominance in their head-to-head encounters.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OAK -6.5 | 167.5 o -112 / u -108 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies -285 · Detroit Mercy Titans +230 |
Leaders
- PointsLegend Geeter24Detroit Mercy Titans
- AssistsLance Stone7Detroit Mercy Titans
- ReboundsRyan Kalambay11Detroit Mercy Titans
- PointsBrody Robinson24Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- AssistsBrody Robinson10Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- ReboundsTuburu Naivalurua8Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Recent form
Detroit Mercy Titans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L179.2 scored · 77.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L76-83vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 22
- W80-77at IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 17
- L71-96at Northern Kentucky NorseJan 16
- W94-84vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 11
- L82-84vs Wright State RaidersJan 10
- L77-85vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 3
- W73-68at Youngstown State PenguinsDec 29
- W91-60vs Siena Heights SaintsDec 20
- L77-81at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 14
- W71-59at Cleveland State VikingsDec 6
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Last 10: 6-4Streak L183.3 scored · 79.4 allowed per game4-2 away
- L85-103vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 22
- W88-63at Green Bay PhoenixJan 18
- W73-60at Milwaukee PanthersJan 16
- L84-94vs Wright State RaidersJan 11
- W97-74vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 10
- W96-73vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 4
- W85-83at Youngstown State PenguinsJan 1
- L73-88at Wright State RaidersDec 30
- L70-79at Michigan State SpartansDec 20
- W82-77at Northern Kentucky NorseDec 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Detroit Mercy Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-61 | 34-68 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 11-29 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 38 |
| Free throws | 22-26 | 8-8 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 19 |
| Assists | 19 | 23 |
| Steals | 8 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 0 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 30 |
| Fouls | 12 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 82 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half63-56Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-56Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-58TJ Nadeau makes 20-foot jumper (Lance Stone assists)
- 2nd Half67-58Brody Robinson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ziare Wells assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Lance Stone makes 23-foot three point jumper (Orlando Lovejoy assists)
- 2nd Half68-61Michael Houge makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-61Ziare Wells makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half71-61Ziare Wells makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-63Legend Geeter makes layup (Lance Stone assists)
- 2nd Half71-64Legend Geeter makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-64Isaac Garrett makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half73-66Tyler Spratt makes 15-foot jumper (Lance Stone assists)
- 2nd Half73-68Ryan Kalambay makes layup (Tyler Spratt assists)
- 2nd Half75-68Tuburu Naivalurua makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half76-68Tuburu Naivalurua makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-71Lance Stone makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Spratt assists)
- 2nd Half77-71Tuburu Naivalurua makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Tuburu Naivalurua makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-73Tyler Spratt makes 16-foot jumper (Lance Stone assists)
- 2nd Half80-73Ziare Wells makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half80-76Tyler Spratt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lance Stone assists)
- 2nd Half82-76Ziare Wells makes 9-foot jumper (Tuburu Naivalurua assists)
- 2nd Half82-78Legend Geeter makes layup
- 2nd Half84-78Ziare Wells makes driving layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half86-78Ziare Wells makes layup
- 2nd Half87-78Michael Houge makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-78Michael Houge makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-79Legend Geeter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-80Legend Geeter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-80Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-80Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-82Tyler Spratt makes 6-foot jumper (Jared Lary assists)
- 2nd Half91-82Brett White II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-84TJ Nadeau makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half91-85TJ Nadeau makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half92-85Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-85Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-87Ryan Kalambay makes layup
- 2nd Half94-87Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half95-87Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Detroit Mercy Titans, below favours Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
Venue
- Calihan HallDetroit, MI
- Attendance2833
- OfficialsJason Phillips, Jeff Spedoske, Anthony Burris
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