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Junior Katie Guarnaccia has already built an impressive resume that sports columnist Josh Croup argues should earn her a Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame nod in the future. Above, Guarnaccia races to a win in the 5,000 meters at the Cal U Invitational during her freshman year at the first outdoor track and field meet in Point Park history.

A stunning running resume

Written By Ty Smith October 4, 2016

Senior middle hitter, Nikki Inquartano, jumping of the ball and scoring for the Pioneers on September 27. Point Park won, 3-1.

Volleyball improves conference record to 6-0 during road trip

Written By Dara Collins October 4, 2016

The Pioneers remain undefeated in the Rivers State Conference after a weekend of victorious conference matchups. The Pioneers took on the Rio Grande RedStorm in the Student Center gym on Sept. 27,...

Living in the hall of fame - Croups Corner

Living in the hall of fame – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist October 4, 2016

Hundreds of athletes and dozens of coaches have suited up in Point Park uniforms over the years, but only a select few have their legacies permanently enshrined at the university. Point Park added two...

Second-year cross country runner Chris Hunt competes at the Lock Haven Invitational on Sept. 24. Point Park placed 11th of 15 teams and Hunt finished the men’s 8K in 30 minutes, 8.80 seconds.

Cross country captain shows leadership presence

Written By Meghan Macioce September 27, 2016

Cross country coach Kelly Parsley used three words to describe team captain Chris Hunt. “Hard-worker. Positive. Leader,” Parsley said. A Kane, Pa. native, Hunt first started running cross country...

Senior right side hitter, Kristen Burkes, blocks a shot from Carlow on September 20. Point Park won their match, 3-0.

Volleyball team secures victory over Carlow

Written By Dara Collins September 27, 2016

The Pioneers volleyball squad maintained its momentum from its previous wins to bag a victory against the Carlow University Celtics last week. Point Park swept their cross-town rival on Tuesday, Sept....

Cleveland play-by-play announcer speaks at CMI

Cleveland play-by-play announcer speaks at CMI

Written By Carley Bonk September 27, 2016

The CMI hosted 1974 alum, Fred McLeod Thursday afternoon as an open panel discussion on his career as a play-by-play television announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. His wife, Beth McLeod, was also...

Just in time: Women’s soccer  team gears up for conference play - Croups Corner

Just in time: Women’s soccer team gears up for conference play – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist September 27, 2016

I don’t know what women’s soccer team I watched defeat Geneva College 4-0 last Wednesday at Highmark Stadium, but it couldn’t have been the Point Park Pioneers that went winless through its first...

Sophomore flanker, Elliott Carr, tries to push forward against CMU on Saturday. Point Park lost the match, 35-5.

New captain hopes to positively impact rugby club

Written By Emily Bennett, Co-Copy Desk Chief September 20, 2016

If you were to describe rugby club president Elliott Carr most accurately in one word, it would be unconventional. Professional would come in at a close second. The newly elected rugby club president...

Sophomore middle/right side hitter, Ashley Taylor, prepares to serve the volleyball against IU East on Friday.

Red-shirt sophomore integral part of volleyball team

Written By Dara Collins September 20, 2016

Even though she started her volleyball career late in comparison to others, Ashley Taylor has accrued many accomplishments. “Turns out, I was good at it,” Taylor said. As a freshman, Taylor became...

Sophomore middle/right side hitter, Ashley Taylor, communicates with her teammates during their match against IU Kokomo on Saturday.

Volleyball improves record to 2-0 in conference play

Written By Mike Turk September 20, 2016

Point Park defeated Indiana University East 3-1 and Indiana University Kokomo 3-1 Friday and Saturday respectively. Outside hitter Shiloh Simonson collected her 1,000th career kill as a Pioneer on the...

Senior outside hitter Shiloh Simonson recorded her 1,000th career kill with the Point Park volleyball team last Friday against Indiana University East. Simonson is just the fifth player in Point Park volleyball history since 1991 to register 1,000 kills.

1,000 kills, one Shiloh Simonson – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist September 20, 2016

She was always the quiet player that led by example. In her fourth season with the Point Park volleyball team, Shiloh Simonson has had to step out of her comfort zone to do more than just lead by example. Point...

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