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
Brendan Williams drives toward the basket vs. Frostburg State in the first round of the MEC tournament on March 7.

Men’s basketball ends season in quarter-finals

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • March 12, 2025
The Point Park men’s basketball team made a historic run in the Mountain East Conference playoffs, falling to the No. 2 Fairmont State 68-55 in the second round on Friday. 

Baseball competes in Florida tournament

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Point Park’s baseball team closed the weekend with a 2-3 record after traveling to Auburndale, Florida, to compete in the RussMatt Tournament.
Emma Pavelek beats a defensive press by West Virginia State at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, W. Va. on March 7.

Women’s basketball falls to WVSU in MEC playoffs

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball was unable to find success in the team’s first Mountain East Conference tournament appearance, losing 82-58 to West Virginia State University in the first round on Wednesday afternoon.
Emma Pavelek prepares to defend the Salam Tigers on March 1 at home.

Multi-sport athlete makes history

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
There are not many multi-sport athletes at Point Park University, but Emma Pavelek is one that is truly special.
Lionel Messi walks into the stadium, looking directly at my camera as he prepares for the match.

Representing Point Park at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

Written By Ben Victor, For The Globe • March 5, 2025
As a photography student at Point Park, I was fortunate enough to have an unforgettable experience on Feb. 25th when I had the opportunity to represent our university at a professional soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Pioneers celebrate a comeback attempt against David & Elkins.

Women’s basketball wins in the final seconds

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • February 19, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball defeated University of Charleston 78-75 in a crucial conference home game on Saturday after Alexis Giles recorded four points in the final five seconds of the game to secure the win.
Diamond Rush prepares to compete in a short-distance race at the YSU Icebreaker in December.

Track and field continues to make history

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
Point Park’s track and field traveled to State College to participate in the Sykes & Sabock Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Penn State University. Both teams led successful events, with multiple athletes breaching school records and placing in the top 10 of their respective events. 
The cheer team concludes its first competition in Erie on Sunday.

Cheer and dance places big

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025
Point Park Cheer and Dance took two first-place titles in the annual Spirit Against Cancer Cheer and Dance Competition on Sunday at Penn State Behrend in Erie.
Sophomore Akeem Mustapha competes in the long jump last weekend.

Indoor track and field closes meet with 25 top-10 finishers

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025
Point Park indoor track and field closed out a historic weekend on Saturday at the YSU Collegiate Mid-Major in Youngstown, Oh.

Track & field travels to invite in New York City

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
Point Park’s indoor track and field teams traveled to Bronx, New York on Friday, Jan. 24, where the Pioneers took part in a two-day invitational at The Armory.  

Colin Baker newly hired as women’s soccer head coach

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 29, 2025
Vice President of Athletics Scott Swain announced last week the hiring of Colin Baker as the new women’s soccer head coach. 
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.   
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