Detroit Holds Off Oakland in Horizon League Road Victory

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Interstat) — The Detroit men’s basketball team secured a 95-89 victory over Oakland on Saturday at the Athletics Center O’rena. The Titans improved to 15-14 overall, while the Golden Grizzlies fell to 16-15.

Detroit built a seven-point halftime lead and maintained control despite Oakland’s efficient three-point shooting. The Titans’ offense proved superior, committing only six turnovers while forcing 13. TJ Nadeau led Detroit with 28 points, supported by Orlando Lovejoy’s 29. Tuburu Naivalurua scored 24 for Oakland. The result was an upset, as Oakland was a 7.5-point pregame favorite. A crowd of 3,721 attended the Horizon League matchup.