The Oakland University Credit Union O'rena, nicknamed "The Blacktop", is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is home to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball teams. The court has a distinctive "blacktop" color first used in the 2015–16 season.
History The facility opened November 17, 1998, with a 96–66 loss to Michigan State Universityhttp://bbpassport.com/game/1998-11-17-msu-oak in men's basketball. The opening of the O'rena coincided with Oakland's move from Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to Division I.
On April 17, 2023, Oakland University Athletics announced that they had signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Oakland University Credit Union. The naming rights deal began on July 1.
Attendance Largest attendanceDate Opponent Attendance Jan 13, 2017 Detroit Mercy 4,123 Feb 26, 2016 Detroit Mercy 4,114 Jan 8, 2016 Valparaiso 4,110 Feb 15, 2015 Detroit Mercy 4,101 Feb 14, 2014 Detroit Mercy 4,065
The O'rena attendance record is 4,123, set January 13, 2017, against the University of Detroit Mercy. There have been seven other crowds over 4,000: 4,114 vs. Detroit (2015–16), 4,110 vs. Valparaiso (2015–16), 4,101 vs. Detroit (2014–15), 4,065 vs. Detroit (2013–14), 4,063 vs. Georgia (2016–17), 4,055 vs. University of Missouri (2003–04) and 4,034 vs. Oral Roberts University (2009–10).
Power Five conference opponents Oakland has a 4–2 record all-time against Power Five conference schools at home. They have defeated Michigan (2000–01 season), Texas A&M (2003–04), Tennessee (2011–12) and Georgia (2016–17) since the arena opened in 1998.
See also List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas
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