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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.  

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

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. 

Men’s basketball kicks off year with game versus Pitt

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • October 23, 2024

The Point Park men’s basketball team opened their season on Tuesday, October 22 with an exhibition game versus the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) at the Petersen Events Center. The matchup did not affect either team’s record. 

Men’s basketball season comes to an end

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor • March 20, 2024

The Point Park men’s basketball season came to a close on Saturday. The Pioneers traveled to Henderson, Tennessee to compete in the NAIA National Tournament last weekend, losing in the second round.   The...

Men’s basketball wins first ever RSC title

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Tuesday, March 5 will be a date remembered forever for the Point Park men's basketball team. All the early morning practices, summer workouts and sacrifices throughout the year led to a championship game...