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

Senior outfielder Mackenzie Moore sliding home after a costly error from Midway.

Softball faces three more losses over weekend

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Point Park is now 8-12 and 4-8 in conference play after a tough road trip for the girls. Although the record is not brilliant, there is still a lot of softball to be played, and the Pioneers have a resilient...

Ramiro Ulunque and Elijah James running and competing at the Youngstown State Icebreaker

Track and Field head to UNC for first outdoor meet

Written By Nathan Schivins, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

Last weekend, Point Park shifted gears from the indoor to the outdoor track and field season as they competed at the UNC-Charlotte 49er Classic in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both the men’s and women’s...

Senior Michaela Koch earning a hit against Alice Lloyd on March 11

Softball splits first set of home games

Written By Matt, Co-Sports Editor March 20, 2024

Point Park softball came home from Florida and got to play on their home turf at Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township. These games were conference matchups against Rio Grande and WVU Tech.   The Rio...

Mens Basketball in their pregame huddle in the win against Texas College in the NAIA national tournament

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...

Jalen Stamps cutting down the net after the conference championship victory.

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...

Penguins extend losing streak following trade deadline

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Penguins fans are not feeling very confident following Friday’s deadline.  Following a 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, the Penguins finalized a...

Omar Morillo celebrating a base hit in the opening day game against Fisher.

Baseball wins third straight conference matchup

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor March 13, 2024

The baseball team traveled to Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus on Sunday to take on the IUPUC Crimson Pride in their series opener. The Pioneers dominated 11-4, capturing the win in freezing...

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University athletic conference fees to remain the same with NCAA admission

Written By Erin Yudt and Brynn Rees March 6, 2024

Last month, the university announced its plans to move up from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. The university...

Aichata Ballo dribbling the ball against WVU Tech. She was the leading scorer for the women in the playoffs

Women Basketball semi-finals heartbreak 

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Pioneers women’s basketball team lost to Oakland City in the semi-finals of the River States Conference (RSC) tournament with a final score of 74-55. This would be the end of the ladies’ Pioneers...

Starting senior guard Jalen Stamps scoring on a fastbreak against WVU Tech in the semi-finals win.

Men’s Basketball advance to RSC championship

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Men’s basketball opened up the River States Conference (RSC) playoffs as the number one seed, as they finished with a 28-2 overall record and 15-2 conference record. There has been a high amount of anticipation...

Freshman All American Akeem Mustapha running at the YSU Ice breaker in the fall

Mustapha’s All-American Performance Highlights National Championship Weekend

Written By Nathan Schivins, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Freshman Akeem Mustapha earned NAIA All-American status in the long jump to place the Point Park track and field team at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Brookings, South Dakota this weekend.   Mustapha,...

Chrixtian Taveres preparing for his at bat against Fisher College

Baseball tallies first losses of the season on Georgia trip

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Point Park baseball traveled to Georgia to play three away games. Two of these games were losses to the Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies. Gwinnett is ranked number two nationally in the NAIA, while the Pioneers...

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