Preview: Green Bay at Oakland in Horizon League Showdown AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the Horizon League standings meet Friday night when the Oakland Golden Grizzlies host the Green Bay Phoenix at the Athletics Center O’rena. Both sides enter with nearly identical records, as Green Bay (15-12 overall) holds a slight edge over Oakland (14-13). The matchup carries added weight for the visiting Phoenix, who will be looking to avenge a decisive 88-63 home loss to the Golden Grizzlies just over a month ago on Jan. 18. Green Bay arrives after a narrow 75-72 road loss to Milwaukee on Sunday, a game in which standout guard Marcus Hall erupted for 32 points and seven rebounds. Hall has been a consistent force, averaging 17.1 points over his last eight contests. The Phoenix had won three straight prior to the Milwaukee defeat. Oakland seeks to regain momentum after a difficult 93-69 loss at Robert Morris last Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies have dropped three of their last four, with forward Ziare Wells serving as a bright spot. Wells scored 19 points in the Robert Morris game and had a 24-point performance in a win at Detroit on Jan. 24. The game features a contrast in recent trajectories. Green Bay has shown resilience with close victories, including an overtime win at Northern Kentucky on Feb. 4. Oakland, after a strong start to January, has struggled defensively lately, allowing an average of 87.6 points in its three recent losses. For Green Bay, supporting Hall will be key. Justin Allen and Preston Ruedinger combined for 21 points and nine assists in the last outing. Oakland will rely on Wells and guard Brody Robinson, who leads the team in assists. The outcome could hinge on which team controls the tempo. Green Bay will aim to leverage Hall’s scoring burst, while Oakland hopes to replicate its dominant defensive performance from the January meeting to protect its home court. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Friday.