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 Joe Kelly stiff arms a Grove City defender during the team’s road loss last weekend. The team was defeated in their season opener 28-15 and are back in action at home March 30.

Rugby team drops spring season opener

Written By Taylor Spirito, For The Globe March 19, 2019

The men’s rugby team dropped its season opening game 28-15 against Grove City College last Friday. The Bisons were down 10-5 before halftime when sophomore lock Jared Slattery put Point Park on the...

The competitive cheer team performs their routine as part of the Pioneer Showcase. This past weekend, the cheer team competed in Myrtle Beach as part of the Cheer Ltd. Nationals at Canam to end the season.

Cheer completes second season as varsity sport

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 19, 2019

After finishing just short of qualifying for the National Championship meet, The Pioneer competitive cheerleading team ended their season last weekend in Myrtle Beach competing in the Cheer Ltd. Nationals...

Senior pitcher Ashley Iagnemma tosses a pitch in a 2018 game. After seven starts on the year, Iagnemma has picked up 43 strikeouts with a 2-5 record and a 3.86 ERA. She picked up two losses over the weekend.

Softball strikes out this week, 1-5 since Florida

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor March 19, 2019

The softball team opened play up north this week, playing six games in four days but picking up only one win. The Pioneers opened play at home, hosting non-conference Gannon for two games last Wednesday,...

Senior Felix Castillo tosses a pitch in a 2018 match up. Castillo took a loss in game two of a three game series last weekend while lasting 4.2 innings and giving up 5 earned runs. On the year, Castillo has a 2 and one record.

Baseball claims two RSC wins

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 19, 2019

This past weekend, the baseball team took 2 of 3 games while facing Midway University on the road, improving their conference record to 6-3 on the year. Point Park kicked off the series with a 9-6 victory...

All in With Allison – Softball on Deck

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist March 19, 2019

As promised last week, this week’s column is going to talk all things Point Park softball. This year, the Pioneers are built around their veterans. Of the 17-player roster, 12 are returners and 11 are...

Members of the dance team compete at their first home meet that was held earlier this year at Gateway high school in Monroeville, Pa.

Dance places in 8th in NAIA

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-Elect March 12, 2019

For the second year in a row, Point Park’s competitive dance team placed among the top ten teams in the country at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Competitive Dance National...

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Huber delivers a pitch during a 2017 home game. Huber was the winning pitcher in the second game of a doubleheader the Pioneers played Saturday against Rio Grand. Point Park won the game  16-5.

Baseball team goes 2-1 against Rio Grande

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 12, 2019

The Pioneer baseball team took two of three games this past weekend in the second conference series of the year facing off in Ohio against Rio Grande University. Coming off their spring trip to Florida...

Jim Spisak poses for a photo after being hired as the assistant track and field coach last September. Spisak was recently named interim head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Spisak molding into his own

Written By Rachael McKriger, For The Globe March 12, 2019

The last few months have been a whirlwind for James Spisak. After joining the Point Park University track team as an assistant coach, with focus on the distance runners, Spisak was named interim head...

Senior third baseman Erik Montero fields a ground ball during a 2017 game. The senior is one of the few returning starters from last year’s team which won the River States Conference Championship.

All in With Allison – Sliding Into the Spotlight

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist March 12, 2019

With the basketball season behind us, a lull in the track and field world and dance finishing up their season eighth in the nation, we have officially reached the transition point to spring sports. With...

Senior guard Kaitlyn Smith attempts a layup during her senior night contest against Rio Grande. The Tuesday before Spring break, Smith put up 12 points in the team’s road playoff loss to IU Kokomo.

Women fall in first round of postseason

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor March 5, 2019

The women’s basketball team played their final game of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 20 when the Pioneers traveled to IU Kokomo for the River States Conference (RSC) quarterfinals. Point Park came...

Members of the Competitive Cheer and Dance team pose with the students and faculty who competed in the Hoopla basketball game. The students defeated the staff to a score of 58-45.

Student team emerges victorious at Hoopla

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Co-News Editor March 5, 2019

The squeaks of sneakers on hardwood filled the air as Center for Inclusive Excellence Director, Megan Fahey, warmed up on the basketball court. She stood firmly at the three-point line and looked left...

Senior guard Daniel King attempts a jump-shot during the regular season. The men’s basketball team fell to IU Kokomo the Tuesday before spring break began. The team ended the season with an overall record of 9-18.

Men fall to IU Kokomo in quarterfinals

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 5, 2019

The Pioneers ended their season two weeks ago dropping their road playoff opener 100-65 facing the Indiana University (IU) Kokomo Cougars. Undefeated all season at home, IU Kokomo entered the game ranked...

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