Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

On March 3, junior Anna Shields placed first in both the one-mile and 1,000-meter events at the NAIA Track and Field National Championships in Pitsburg, Kansas. Shields won the NAIA Women’s Outstanding Performer and the Co-MVP Awards.

Shields cruises to 2 national championships

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2018

Six individuals and two relay teams from Point Park University’s track and field teams flew to Pittsburg, Kansas last weekend to compete in the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship. Junior...

Head Coach Loren Torres talks with center fielder Brian Gise during his first season in 2010. Torres earned his 400th career win as a head coach last weekend and is on the verge of 300 wins with Point Park.

Baseball off to best start since 2012

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2018

The baseball team is off to its hottest start since the 2012 season when it posted a program-record of 53 wins. The 2012 team was the last to reach the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Junior guard Kaitlin Smith averaged 7.7 points per game this season and went 3-for-9 (6 points) in Point Park’s premiere playoff loss at Alice Lloyd. The Pioneers finished the year 17-11 and 12-5 in the RSC.

Women’s playoff push ends in OT

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Features Editor March 6, 2018

When the women’s basketball team last traveled to Pippa Passes, Kentucky in late January, it was trailing by 17 points to Alice Lloyd College in the first quarter. The Pioneers battled back to take...

Senior Kim Corcoran runs to second base in a game last season. Corcoran led the team in Florida with a .400 batting average through eight games. She has a team-high six home runs last season.

Top pitchers, hitters return to softball lineup

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2018

One of the top pitching rotations in the River States Conference (RSC) returns this season to Point Park this year to attempt another run at a conference title.    The softball team finished fifth in...

Dance team clinches first-ever Nationals bid

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2018

The competitive dance team will head to the second annual NAIA Competitive Cheer and Dance Championships on March 9-10 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after receiving an at-large bid at the NAIA Northwest Regional...

Croup’s Corner – Fun in the sun

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist March 6, 2018

Starting a season 7-1 is impressive, no matter who the team is or who its opponents are throughout the opening stretch. The Point Park baseball team opened its season in Florida during spring break and...

Top sports and entertainment agents visit campus

Written By Meghan Macioce March 6, 2018

Two talent agents of the world’s top agency for sports and entertainment spoke to Point Park students about their experiences representing major league athletes. The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media...

Croup’s Corner – Women’s basketball team’s successful season cut far too short

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist February 27, 2018

The women’s basketball team missed the playoffs last year for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Head coach Tony Grenek said repeatedly last season that he thought his team was getting out-hustled,...

Xavier Stephens qualified for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship last weekend in the 1,000 meters.

Stephens finally lands nationals bid

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor February 20, 2018
Xavier Stephens saw multiple races this indoor track season that met the qualifying standards for the national championships.
The dance team performs at Sunday’s Cheer and Dance Showcase, used as a dress rehearsal before the team competes at regionals.

Senior, shooting victim honored at showcase event

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor February 20, 2018
Family, friends and students filled the Student Center Gym Sunday to watch Point Park’s competitive cheer and dance teams perform for the first time outside of a basketball game this year in Pittsburgh.
Senior guard Gavin Rajahpillay drives for a layup last week against Carlow. The Pioneers finished 4-22 after an 8-20 record last season.

Men’s basketball blown out in road games to finish year

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer February 20, 2018

The 2017-18 season has not been kind to the Pioneers’ men’s basketball team. Point Park dropped the final three games of the regular season last weekend to extend its losing streak to 15 games. With...

New commissioner hired to lead RSC

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor February 20, 2018

The River States Conference announced the hiring of its second full-time commissioner last week. Michael Schell will lead the conference after serving as either the athletic director or assistant athletic...

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