Point Park Globe

New men’s basketball coach brings fresh mindset to team

Written By Austin Cairns, For The Globe • September 24, 2025

Ryan Grandits was named the new head coach of the men’s basketball program in April, ushering in a new era for the Pioneers.

Men’s basketball assistant coach announces departure

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

Men’s basketball assistant coach John Coakley announced his departure from Point Park on Monday via an Instagram post.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.