Preview: Oakland Looks to Avenge Recent Loss Against Horizon League Leader Green Bay

ASHAWUBENON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Green Bay Phoenix will look to maintain their firm grip on the Horizon League when they host the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a women’s basketball rematch on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Resch Center.

Green Bay (15-5, 6-1 Horizon) enters with confidence, having won seven straight games, including a 78-63 victory at Oakland just two weeks ago on Jan. 8. The Phoenix have been dominant in conference play, with their lone league loss coming by a single point on the road.

The Phoenix are led by guard Maddy Skorupski, who torched Oakland for 21 points and eight assists in the first meeting. Over her last six games, Skorupski is averaging 12.3 points and 6.2 assists, orchestrating one of the league’s most efficient offenses.

Oakland (6-11, 3-4) arrives with some momentum after an 80-70 road win at Detroit on Sunday, snapping a three-game skid. The Golden Grizzlies will lean heavily on guard Makenzie Luehring, who is coming off a career-high 25-point performance against the Titans. In her last seven games, Luehring is averaging 16.4 points and 4.4 assists, serving as Oakland’s primary offensive catalyst.

However, Oakland’s season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on defense. In their five Horizon losses, they have allowed an average of 78.2 points per game. Containing Skorupski and a balanced Green Bay attack that features interior presence Meghan Schultz (20 points vs. Milwaukee) will be paramount.

The venue adds another layer of challenge for the visitors. Green Bay is 8-1 at home this season, while Oakland is 1-7 in true road games.

A win for Green Bay would solidify its position atop the conference standings. For Oakland, it represents a critical opportunity to prove it can compete with the league’s best and avenge a recent decisive defeat. The opening tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.