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

The Rink Report: Pens Pick Up Huge Win Over Flyers, hold wildcard spot a point ahead of Panthers

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist April 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Sunday. The win comes at a crucial time as the Penguins now sit in a playoff spot with just five games remaining. Rickard Rakell scored...

Photo courtesy of Jacalyn Fay. Sophomore catcher Jordon Campbell behind homeplate against Southeastern earlier this season. Campbell leads the team in thrown out runners with five.

Baseball splits series against Ohio Christian to start month of April

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Point Park baseball split their weekend series against River States Conference rival Ohio Christian University (10-20, RSC 7-7) after a flurry of rescheduled dates due to weather issues. The Pioneers defeated...

Softball sweep RSC rival Alice Lloyd College in home series double header, now 7-3 at home

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Point Park softball (8-8, 5-3 RSC) returned to their home diamond on Sunday for a double-header against Alice Lloyd College (7-17, 2-10 RSC). The Pioneers mercied the Eagles in the first game as they defeated...

Pioneers hold Brescia scoreless for 23 straight innings en route to RSC Sweep

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Point Park baseball (18-7, 11-1 RSC) swept the Brescia University Bobcats in a three game series at Wild Things and Pullman Park in the team’s first home stand of the season. The sweep comes after they...

Highlighting the talent and queerness in the WNBA

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Queer women have been central to the Women’s National Basketball Association — where would the league be without the LGBTQ+ community? In 2022 the WNBA celebrated its 25th birthday, and during those...

The Rink Report: Penguins win important games despite being bit by injury bug during close playoff race

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist March 29, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins secured an important two points as they beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Saturday. Center Evgeni Malkin scored a late winner for Pittsburgh as he netted a goal with just...

Point Park softball is on a three game win streak after losing back-to-back games

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Point Park vs Malone Point Park split the double-header against Malone University (6-9) on Tuesday. The Pioneers (1-6) dropped the first game 5-2 and produced seven hits in 28 at-bats.  Senior pitcher...

Baseball sweeps WVU Tech on the road, continues hold on first place in RSC standings

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Point Park baseball (15-5, 8-1 RSC) swept the WVU Tech Golden Bears (9-16, 4-5 RSC) on the road on March 16 and 17 in a three game series. The win over the sixth placed Golden Bears helped solidify the...

Track and Field visit NC for 49er’s Classic

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor March 22, 2023

The men’s and women’s Track and Field teams traveled to Charlotte, NC over the March 16-17 weekend, to take part in the UNC Charlotte 49ers Classic. The 49ers Classic is an NCAA Division-I level and...

Softball splits doubleheader against Ohio Christian to start RSC play

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Point Park softball (1-5, 1-1 RSC) opened up River States Conference play at home with a 6-4 win over Ohio Christian University in the first game. The Pioneers fell 6-5 in the second match. Senior pitcher...

The Rink Report: Penguins defeated by Rangers in blowout

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist March 22, 2023

 The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in shut-out fashion after they scored six goals. This is the second time in a row the Rangers have routed the Penguins. It was never close —the...

Pittsburgh men’s basketball goes dancing

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Despite a 96-69 loss to Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s men’s basketball tournament, the University of Pittsburgh’s men’s basketball team earned a spot as a play-in team in the...

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