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

Pens rename broadcast network to ‘Sportsnet Pittsburgh’ and hire new commentators

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch September 13, 2023

In the midst of troubling times for regional sports networks, and with many households making the switch from cable to streaming, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to get some good news regarding their broadcasts.    Fenway...

Women’s soccer crush season opener

Written By Matthew Palange, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

Point Park Women’s Soccer season is underway, starting off with a strong defensive performance and an overall convincing 2-0 victory. This game was almost the perfect start imaginable to the women’s...

A look into the Penguins preseason

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch September 6, 2023

As a new year approaches for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a lot has changed both on and off the ice.    Although last year was a difficult one for the club, with the Penguins missing the playoffs...

Major League Baseball needs the Automated Strike Zone in 2024

Written By Peyton Celesti, For The Globe September 6, 2023

During the afternoon of Sunday Aug. 27, in a 1-1 game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, it seemed that Pirates left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter would be cruising his way towards a quality...

Why is it hard for athletes to come out as gay?

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 28, 2023

In 2023, it is no secret that there are gay athletes in the major sports industries, but why are there such few athletes out of the closet? The WNBA undoubtedly has the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes and...

Point Park softball enters a three game skid while on the road against RSC opponents

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2023

After Point Park softball found three wins in a row, they were fed three back-to-back-to-back losses on the road against River State Conference opponents. The Pioneers (13-15, 10-10 RSC) defeated WVU Tech...

The Rink Report: Penguins miss Playoffs for first time in 17 years

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist April 19, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins season came to an end after a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets last Thursday, summing up a disappointing year for Pittsburgh hockey. The Pens failed to make the postseason for...

Photo courtesy of Kevin Taylor. 
The Point Park baseball team walking off the field after their walk off victory against Seton Hill on April 11.

Baseball defeat NCAA DII Seton Hill, lose first series in RSC to Midway University

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2023

Point Park baseball (26-11, RSC 16-5) went 2-2 last week after they defeated NCAA Division II opponent Seton Hill on April 11 before they lost two of three in a road series against River States Conference...

Why is it hard for athletes to come out as gay?

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 12, 2023

In 2023, it is no secret that there are gay athletes in the major sports industries, but why are there such few athletes out of the closet? The WNBA undoubtedly has the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes and...

Submitted to the Globe by Joey Bova. 
Junior infielders Isaac Santana (20), Eddie Javier Jr. (21), and sophomore catcher Jordon Campbell (far right) high five their teammates after a win.  The Pioneers continue to hold first place in the River States Conference, thanks to 15-3 conference record, and have yet to drop a series to an RSC opponent this season.

Baseball sweeps Washington & Jefferson, take series over RSC rival IU-Southeast

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor April 12, 2023

Point Park baseball (24-9, 15-3 RSC) went 5-1 last week, including a doubleheader sweep on the road against Washington & Jefferson College on March 4, and a home series win over Indiana University...

The Rink Report: NHL East Wild Card race coming down to the wire

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist April 12, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday,5-1. It was a dominant performance from start to finish for the Pens as they never trailed in the game.  Sidney Crosby led the way...

Point Park softball loses four games in a row against River States Conference foes

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 12, 2023

After winning four games in a row, the Pioneers (RSC) are on a four game skid. St-Mary’s-of-the-Woods College and Oakland City University (14-11, 7-8 RSC) dealt Point Park two losses at home.  The...

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