In a stunning turn of events in the NCAA Tournament, the 14th-seeded Oakland Golden Grizzlies, under the leadership of coach Greg Kampe, defeated the 3rd-seeded Kentucky Wildcats with a score of 80-76. This victory, aired on CBS at 7, marks Kampe's first win in the round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament and his fourth D1 appearance, a significant achievement in his 40-year tenure at Oakland, during which he transitioned the team from Division II to Division I and won 699 games. The win is highlighted by Jack Gohlke's exceptional performance, making 10 three-pointers out of 20 attempts, tying him for a rare NCAA Tournament achievement. This upset is considered the biggest win in Oakland's program history, propelling them into the spotlight and advancing them to the next round.
Jack Gohlke becomes 5th player ever with 10 3-pointers in single March Madness game as No. 14 Oakland upsets No. 3 Kentucky. https://t.co/UCs5txgCBj
Jack Gohlke makes 10 3s as Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness, beating Kentucky https://t.co/q49lfrYqBm
Oakland extends Kentucky's NCAA Tournament woes with massive March Madness upset https://t.co/1XpyTyIpuY
Another bracket buster: Oakland beats Kentucky in shocking upset https://t.co/JEU8fOBHAB
It was Groundhog Day all over again for No. 3 Kentucky, upset in the NCAA Tournament by No. 14 Oakland and soon-to-be-household-name Jack Gohlke, 80-76, Thursday night. https://t.co/zXGoEv4X0y
Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness in 80-76 win over Kentucky https://t.co/VXuVKyVru8
Jack Gohlke made 10 3-pointers and 14th-seeded Oakland delivered the first true shock of this year's March Madness, beating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. https://t.co/GzBvMBms1Z
Oakland produces biggest SHOCK of March Madness so far as No. 14 seed dumps University of Kentucky out after 3-point masterclass from Jack Gohlke https://t.co/SKoMc0lMqD https://t.co/NYveAZcVlZ
GRIZZLIES UPSET WILDCATS! 🏀 Jack Gohlke's 10 three-pointers helped 14th-seeded Oakland secure a stunning victory in the NCAA Tournament's first round, defeating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76. https://t.co/SF2Qi2SDZX
40 seasons later, Greg Kampe is moving on to the Round of 32 👏 Loyal to Oakland 🙌 #MarchMadness https://t.co/fDnK2wF0XT
40 years of coaching at Oakland University and just beat Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. Have a day, Coach Greg Kampe 🙌 https://t.co/icJSKKiYWP
Down goes Big Blue nation. No. 14 seed Oakland used a memorable 3-point shooting performance by Jack Gohlke to upset No. 3 seed Kentucky, 80-76. #marchmadness #ncaatournament | https://t.co/S6fZrrN2IB https://t.co/LU369Kgh0f
#MARCHMADNESS UPSET | No. 14 @OaklandMBB just pulled off the stunner over No. 3 @KentuckyMBB in the South region. It's the same region that @UHCougarMBK is the No. 1 seed in. Next up on KHOU 11 -- @TexasTechMBB vs. @PackMensBball https://t.co/6rfwczlOHL
#MARCHMADNESS UPSET | No. 14 @OaklandMBB just pulled off the stunner over No. 3 @KentuckyMBB in the South region. It's the same region that @UHCougarMBK is the No. 1 seed in. Next up on KHOU 11 -- @TexasTechMB vs. @PackMensBball https://t.co/6rfwczlOHL
Kentucky falls to 14-seed Oakland in major March Madness bracket-buster https://t.co/6F86RZ34m8 https://t.co/SBFshGhpdj
Greg Kampe has been the head coach of Oakland for 40 seasons. He just led them to their first win in the Round of 64 👏 https://t.co/d8lAjm9jDO
DOWN GOES KENTUCKY | Oakland threes stun No. 3 seed Wildcats in NCAA Tournament opener, 80-76 https://t.co/wbDONCgVDG
What a game. Congrats to @OaklandMBB and their coach Greg Kampe! Been the head coach there since 1984!!! What a likable coach and team. Can’t wait to watch their story continue Saturday. Awesome win-keep it rollin.
Greg Kampe took the head coach job at Oakland in 1984. Over 40 seasons, he's guided the Golden Grizzlies from Division II to Division I, won 699 games, and made four NCAA Tournaments. Tonight, his #14 Oakland upset #3 Kentucky—the biggest win in school history. https://t.co/Pf2xmT6ak9
What a win by Oakland U. When I worked at the @freep, I got a chance to cover Greg Kampe a few times. Great coach. Straight shooter. Tremendous motivator. What an incredible, massive win. Biggest in this program’s history by far. (Sorry @michaeleaves)
🚨UPSET ALERT🚨 No. 14 @OaklandMBB takes down No. 3 @KentuckyMBB! https://t.co/1KksZBwsBH
FINAL: Oakland 80, Kentucky 76. Greg Kampe pulls off one of the biggest upsets in March madness history. https://t.co/SgQUecNc7w
Jack Gohlke and the Golden Grizzlies SHOCK #3 Kentucky! https://t.co/VKd26wuRxL
Incredible. Oakland with a masterful performance, beats No. 3 seed Kentucky 80-76. Kampe ran a clinic on Calipari, and Jack Gohlke put on a shooting show for the ages, 10-for-20 from 3. The Golden Grizzlies advance with stunner.
Greg Kampe has been the head coach at Oakland for 40 years. He’s been with the school since it was in Division II. Tonight, the school advances to the Round of 32 for the first time ever. March Madness at its best!
NO.14 SEED OAKLAND UPSETS NO.3 KENTUCKY🤯🤯🤯 In the last 10 years , only two players have made 10+ 3pt in an NCAA Tournament game: • Jack Gohlke (Oakland, tonight) • Carsen Edwards (Purdue, 2019) https://t.co/EGjaT7KZ5g
Greg Kampe: 40 years at Oakland, first win in the round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament. What a moment. Has long been one of the best-ever representatives of this sport.
America is about to get to know Oakland coach Greg Kampe, and they are going to love him. No. 14 Oakland upsets No. 3 Kentucky in one of the most thrilling first-round games in NCAA tournament history. Forty years at Oakland for Kampe leads to an eternal Shining Moment.
(14) OAKLAND STUNS (3) KENTUCKY TO ADVANCE 😱 The Golden Grizzlies pull off the shocking upset over the Wildcats 80-76 👏 #MarchMadness https://t.co/Z6V8gqrT6t
🚨Just in: The #14 Oakland Golden Grizzlies have defeated the #3 Kentucky Wildcats in March Madness. #MarchMadness https://t.co/7qlU1YJPRW
Oakland 80, Kentucky 76 Greg Kampe gets Oakland to the second round of the NCAAs for the first time since 1997 ... in Division II. Ten 3s from Jack Gohlke. Wolfpack's NCAA neighborhood looks a lot different than it did three hours ago.
Greg Kampe has been Oakland's coach for 40 (!!!) years. This is his fourth D1 NCAA Tournament appearance. So yes, he's excited to play Kentucky. "Why wouldn't you want the spotlight, to play the best? We're on CBS at 7. Why wouldn't Oakland want that?" https://t.co/NbfVQPkmmM