Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Sophomore Akeem Mustapha clears a jump during the high jump event at the YSU Invitational on Dec. 6.

Indoor track and field closes successful meet

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
On Saturday, Point Park’s track and field teams came back successful, with students placing in the meet and joining the ranks of school record-holders. Both men and women participated in the Jud Logan Memorial Meet held in Kent, Ohio, at Kent State University.   
Brenden Williams and Kaden Warner celebrate a point vs. WVSU.

Men’s basketball edges past WVSU

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025
In their first game at home since winter break, the Pioneers played West Virginia State on Jan. 11, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym where they won by one point with a final score of 76-75.  

Raddar resigns as women’s soccer coach

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
After three seasons as Point Park’s women’s soccer coach, Kelly Raddar resigned from his head coaching role in late November.
Chloe Williams, Aichata Ballo, Emma Pavalek, Ari Blenda and Alexis Giles huddle between plays versus West Virginia State on Jan.11 at home.

Women’s basketball secures MEC win

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball defeated West Virginia State 76-65 on Saturday to earn its first home Mountain East Conference win in the CCAC-Allegheny Gymnasium.
Brendan Williams takes a mid-range shot versus West Virginia Wesleyan on Dec. 11 in the CCAC main gym.

Men’s basketball begins to hit its stride

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 8, 2025
Point Park men’s basketball concluded 2024 with four straight wins to establish the highest win streak in the Mountain East Conference. 

Indoor track competes in opening meet

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
The men’s and women’s indoor track and field season kicks off on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Youngstown State Ice Breaker in Youngstown, Ohio. 
Nazareth Fisher ties the Mountain East Conference single-game rebound record.

Fisher ties conference record

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
Senior Nazareth Fisher made history on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when he tied the Mountain East Conference single-game rebound record. His 14-point, 25-rebound performance awarded him MEC Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week honors.
Aichata Ballo and Lance Singh face Concord in MEC road matches

Pioneers face Concord in MEC road matches

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
Men’s and women’s basketball travel to W. Va. on Wednesday to face the Concord Mountain Lions in a Mountain East Conference matchup. 
Point Park Men's Basketball players Kaden Warner and Brenden Williams play against Glenville State.

Men’s basketball dominates non-conference game

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Point Park men’s basketball surpassed the 100-point mark for the first time this season on Nov. 16, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym. The Pioneers played against Penn State-New Kensington in a game that ended with Point Park coming out the winner with a score of 108-77.  
Senior Eden McElhaney celebrates a point against Seton Hill.

Volleyball finishes season with a victory

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • November 20, 2024
Point Park volleyball concluded its 2024 season with a 3-0 sweep against the Salem Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, in Salem, W. Va. The win awarded the Pioneers their second straight win, as the seniors savored their final moments on the court.
Women's basketball begins with two losses

Women’s basketball begins with two losses

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
Point Park’s women’s basketball started the season with two losses after the game against East Stroudsburg University on Nov. 9 at the Pucillo Gymnasium in Millersville. The Pioneers lost the game 87-48. 
Men's basketball opens season 1-1

Men’s basketball opens season 1-1

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • November 13, 2024
Point Park men’s basketball kicked off its regular season on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Ron Wilson Classic in Millersville. The team ended the weekend 1-1 after games against Division II opponents Mansfield and host Millersville. 
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