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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

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Coach Bridget Bielich motivates the volleyball team between sets versus Pitt-Johnstown on Sept. 9 in Johnstown.

Volleyball drops tight match against Wheeling

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer October 8, 2025
Point Park volleyball had its first loss in conference play of the season on Friday, losing to Wheeling 3-0.
Forward Lorenzo Grispello controls possession versus Frostburg St. on Saturday.

Men’s soccer secures comeback win at home

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer October 1, 2025
After two games away from home, Point Park men’s soccer made its way back to Highmark Stadium for homecoming weekend in a Mountain East Conference matchup against Frostburg State on Saturday, Sept. 27, which the Pioneers won, 2-1.
Jurnee Durrett-Finney kicks the ball down the field against a Frostburg State defender on Saturday, Sept. 27 at home.

Two Pioneers contribute to crucial conference win over Frostburg St.

Written By Makenna Smith, Staff Writer October 1, 2025
Senior forward Jurnee Durrett-Finney scored her first goal of the season, and freshman forward Rebecca Pihlgren added her league-leading fifth as Point Park defeated Frostburg State, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon in a homecoming matchup at Highmark Stadium.
Graduate student and goalkeeper Frederieke Rijlaarsdam takes a goal kick versus Wheeling on Sept. 13 at home.

Women’s soccer stuns in third-straight win

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer September 24, 2025
Women’s soccer won its third consecutive game on Sunday as the Pioneers defeated the West Liberty Hilltoppers on the road with a 5-1 victory.
Captain Taylor Desko practices at Highmark Stadium in September.

Women’s lacrosse prepares for introductory season

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer September 24, 2025
The women’s lacrosse team began preparations for the spring season, marking the team’s first season at Point Park.
Graduate student Tomle Donig defends the backfield vs. West Virginia Wesleyan on Sept. 17.

Conference opponent secures shutout over Point Park

Written By Makenna Smith, Staff Writer September 24, 2025
The Pioneers’ men’s soccer team fell 3-0 to the University of Charleston in Mountain East Conference play on Sunday afternoon at the Welch Athletic Complex, dropping it to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in MEC play.
Point Park’s Valorant players compete in a series, while the broadcast crew records them.

Esports teams compete in fall openers

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor September 24, 2025
Point Park’s Valorant Gold and Rocket League Gold teams held their fall season openers this week, with one team ending triumphant and the other falling in the final seconds.

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.

Milo Thim takes first at UC Invitational

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer September 17, 2025
Freshman Milo Thim took home first place at the UC Invitational last week in Charleston, W.Va, shooting five under par through three rounds of the tournament. 

Point Park to add women’s flag football

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor September 17, 2025
Athletics is expanding at Point Park once again, pioneering a rapidly growing sport.
Coach Colin Baker stands on the sideline vs. Edinboro on Sept. 10 at home.

Baker gets first win as women’s soccer head coach

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer September 17, 2025
Women’s soccer’s new head coach Colin Baker received his first win as head of the program on Saturday as Point Park defeated the Wheeling Cardinals 2-0 in their first MEC match-up of the season.

Point Park cross country posts solid runs at RMU

Written By Makenna Smith, Staf Writer September 17, 2025
The Point Park men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in solid performances Friday at the Colonial Invitational hosted by Robert Morris University.