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

Sophomore midfielder Doreen Clark kicks the ball to a teammate on Saturday during the River States Conference Tournament Quarterfinal. The Pioneers put up two penalty kicks to OCU’s four in the final shootout.

Penalty kicks after 110 scoreless minutes end women’s soccer’s quest for three-peat

Written By Allison Schubert, Copy Editor November 7, 2017

Sophomore goalkeeper Ashtyn Webb made 10 saves and scored on a penalty kick in the shootout of the River States Conference (RSC) tournament quarterfinals against Ohio Christian University (OCU), but it...

Yuki Takeda, sophomore defender slides in to snatch the ball against his opponent during Point Park’s game against Rio Grande on Oct. 22. Point Park lost to West Virginia Tech 3-1 on the road in the conference quarterfinals.

WVU Tech tops men’s soccer on road in RSC quarterfinal matchup

Written By Nick Horwat, Co-A&E Editor November 7, 2017

The men’s soccer season was cut short on Saturday after suffering a 3-1 loss to West Virginia University (WVU) Tech in the River States Conference (RSC) quarterfinals. The Pioneers were going into the...

Key assets return to women’s basketball team to mix with deep roster, new recruits

Written By Allison Schubert, Copy Editor November 7, 2017

Women’s basketball head coach Tony Grenek is going into this year looking for an improvement from last season, the first time his team missed the playoffs since his arrival at Point Park in 2011. Ten...

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Pompeani father-daughter duo to talk TV industry

Written By Noah Strackbein November 7, 2017

Bob Pompeani graduated from Point Park University in 1982 and jumped right into a career at KDKA as a sports anchor. Celina Pompeani graduated in 2013, and four years later would find herself as PensTV...

Junior guard Asim Pleas attempts a layup in a game against Villa Maria last season. The men won their season opener on Oct. 31 against Wilberforce.

Men’s basketball looks to rebound from 8-20 season

Written By Derek Malush November 7, 2017

The Point Park men’s basketball team enters the 2017-18 season ranked 10th of the 13 teams in the River States Conference (RSC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as the Pioneers look to shift gears from last...

Croup’s Corner – Proud Pioneer after the first “last” of year

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist November 7, 2017

I knew my senior year was going to be full of “lasts” before it began, but I don’t think I was ready for my first big last moment on Saturday. The soccer season officially came to an end Saturday...

Volleyball preps for conference tournament

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor November 7, 2017

Point Park volleyball wrapped up its regular season with two straight wins, and head coach Mike Bruno’s 13-year career with the Pioneers ended last week. The Pioneers hosted the Carlow Celtics in their...

Former Head Coach, Mike Bruno, talks to his team about a new strategy during a timeout against WV Wesleyan last year. Bruno was fired on Friday.

Volleyball coach let go ahead of RSC tournament

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor November 7, 2017

Mike Bruno was fired Friday as the head volleyball coach, the Athletic Department announced. Officials declined to comment on specifics of the decision and players approached by the Globe declined to comment...

Mike Bruno talks to his team during a 2016 game against West Virginia Wesleyan.

Volleyball Coach Fired

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor November 3, 2017

Mike Bruno was fired as the head volleyball coach, the athletic department announced Friday.  Assistant coach Bridget Bielich is the acting head coach. The volleyball team will play at Indiana University...

Senior defender Josh Williams looks for an opening to get the ball out of the Pioneers’ zone in a contest against Rio Grande on Oct. 22. The Pioneers fought hard but lost to the No. 3 seed 2-3 in overtime.

Men bounce back in finale

Written By Nick Horwat, Co-A&E Editor October 31, 2017

The men’s soccer team closed off the regular season last Saturday with a 5-1 victory over Carlow University. Despite losing their previous two games the Pioneers did not feel defeated after losing...

Senior point guard Gavin Rajahpillay drives the ball up the court past an opposing guard during a game against Villa Maria last year.

Rajahpillay hopes to make difference on and off court

Written By Derek Malush October 31, 2017

In the summer of 2005, avid 10-year-old basketball player Gavin Rajahpillay witnessed a kid just like himself get launched into the limelight of sports entertainment in the movie “Like Mike”, an American...

Junior right side hitter Ashley Taylor prepares to serve against IU East last Friday in the Student Center Gym. The Pioneers lost the heart breaker 2-3.

Volleyball division hopes dashed at home

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 31, 2017

The Pioneer volleyball team completed a road sweep before returning home last weekend to fight for first place in its division and play in the 10th annual Volley for Vision event. The team played one...

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