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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Senior guard Kaitlyn Smith dribbles into the offensive zone against IU Kokomo Saturday afternoon. Smith lead the team in points with 23 but the team lost 77-71 . They continue conference play this Saturday.

Women open conference play

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor December 4, 2018

The women’s basketball team had a busy week, playing three games in five days and beginning their River States Conference (RSC) schedule, but was only able to pick up one non-conference win. The Pioneers...

Senior guard Justice Cuthbertson finished Saturday’s game against IU Kokomo with 19 points and a game winning layup with two seconds left. 17 of his points were scored in the second half.

Undefeated in RSC play after buzzer beater

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe December 4, 2018

The men’s basketball team opened up River State Conference (RSC) play last week with back-to-back RSC victories, first defeating Carlow University 79-69 on Tuesday night and then edging Indiana University...

Shields, Rohlf qualify for NAIA national meets ahead of track seasons

Written By Dara Collins, Co December 4, 2018

Although the indoor track and field season does not begin until this Friday and the outdoor track and field season does not begin for a couple months, the Pioneers wasted no time to begin a list of athletes...

All in With Allison – Semester Standouts

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist December 4, 2018

It is the last issue of the semester, and I honestly cannot believe that this is my 14th column already. Like the academic semester, the athletic semester has flown by. There has been at least one standout...

Senior guard Asim Pleas takes the ball in the offensive zone during a 2017 contest. The team dropped three games over Thanksgiving break.

Men come up short in games over break

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe November 27, 2018

The men’s basketball team dropped three straight games over Thanksgiving break as there record falls from 2-1 to 2-4 on the season. Their first game was against Washington Adventist University (WAU)...

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Junior guard Tyra James plays defense in a game against Ave Maria University earlier this year. The team lost two games over Thanksgiving break and began conference play against Carlow University Tuesday night.

Women continue preseason against ranked opponents

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor November 27, 2018

The women’s basketball team continued their tough non-conference schedule over Thanksgiving break, taking an “L” from two more nationally ranked teams. The Pioneers spent the first weekend of break...

All in With Allison – Making History (Again)

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist November 27, 2018

Anna Shields is the best athlete in Point Park history. Period. Over fall break, Shields competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Cross Country Nationals in Cedar Rapids,...

Competition photos taken of Anna Shields from 2016, 2017 and now 2018. Anna Shields surpassed even her own expectations when she won the NAIA National championship in Iowa.

Shields makes history as nation’s top runner

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor November 27, 2018

At this time in 2015, Anna Shields had given up on being a successful collegiate athlete and was working at a bank in her hometown of Torrington, Connecticut. Now in her senior year, Shields is a cross...

Women’s volleyball fails to snap quarterfinals curse

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor November 13, 2018

The women’s volleyball team’s recent winning streak snapped in the first round of the River States Conference (RSC) Volleyball Championship last Friday, bringing the season to a close. Although the...

Senior guard Asim Pleas drives toward a defender in a game last year. The team got its first win of the season against Penn State- Shenango Saturday.

Men’s basketball starts season with winning record

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe November 13, 2018

The men’s basketball team tallied their first win of the season on Tuesday night with an 87-55 win over PSU-Shenango at their home court of CCAC-Allegheny. “It was awesome for me and the guys to celebrate...

Record-breaking season cut short in semifinals

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

A record-breaking season for the Point Park women’s soccer team has come to an end. Point Park began River States Conference (RSC) playoff action last Saturday against Indiana University East. The two...

Sophomore guard Michelle Burns dribbles the ball into the offensive zone Thursday night against Ave Maria. The team picked up their first win of the season and Burns had a career high 28 points along with eight rebounds.

Women’s basketball picks up first win in home opener

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor November 13, 2018

The women’s basketball team picked up its first win of the season at home against Ave Maria (Fla.) University on Thursday. The Gyrenes were in Pittsburgh on a four-game road trip and were previously...

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