Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Freshman forward Tia Horew dribbles around a Carlow defender earlier this season. The Pioneers fell to Asbury University 2-0 Saturday afternoon.

Women’s soccer splits RSC matches, hangs in third place

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

With the season dwindling down, the Point Park women’s soccer team is fighting for a high spot in the River States Conference (RSC) playoffs. The team has clinched a playoff spot, currently holding...

Freshman Alyssa Campbell competes in the Carnegie Mellon University Invitational earlier this month. Campbell placed 16th overall in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge last Saturday and was the highest placing freshman.

XC women place 16 at NAIA Great Lakes Challenge

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor October 23, 2018

After having a weekend off, the cross country team competed in Grand Rapids Michigan last weekend where senior Anna Shields won her fourth race of the season, helping her team to a sixth place finish....

Senior outside hitter Jordan Dixon performs a spike during the teams Dig Pink game Friday night against Indiana University Kokomo. The women lost Friday, but bounced back Saturday night with a win against Cincinnati Christian.

Volleyball struggles mentally, ends weekend with win

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The volleyball roster boasts a variety of hitters, defensive specialists and setters, some of whom whose talents earned them River States Conference (RSC) recognition previously this season. The team possesses...

Freshman Christopher Ciucanu (left) celebrates his overtime goal with sophomore Mitchell Roell (right) Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The mens soccer team defeated Asbury 1-0 on their senior day.

Men battle for playoff spot with late, last-minute goals

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The men’s soccer team is currently seeded fourth in the River States Conference (RSC), sandwiched between Asbury University in third and Midway University in fifth. The Pioneers topped both teams last...

Seniors of the mens soccer team pose fora  photo before their game last Saturday. The teams final home game will be played next Wednesday at 5 p.m.

All in with Allison – Celebrating seniors

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist October 23, 2018

The men’s and women’s soccer teams honored its seniors this past Saturday at Highmark Stadium, although both have one more home game to finish up their regular season. 13 players starred for their...

Men display strong showing at home as season winds down

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor October 16, 2018

The men’s soccer  team dominated Carlow last Thursday, tallying seven goals by seven different players and putting them fifth in the River States Conference standings. Junior goalkeeper Juan Somoza...

Senior middle Destiny Tucker makes a serve in last years road matchup against Carlow University. Last weekend, the team took two conference wins against Ohio Christian University and Indiana University East. The team will look to extend their new win streak the weekend with three home games in the Student Center Gym.

Volleyball claims first place in RSC East, starts new win streak

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 16, 2018

Despite the snap of its winning streak, the Pioneers climbed to the top of the River States Conference (RSC) East Division last weekend. A non-conference matchup between Point Park and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown...

Freshman forward Morgan French takes a shot on net during a match against Ohio Christian University. Last weekend, the Pioneers fell to Carlow 4-1 snapping an eight game win streak. They will resume conference play Thursday at home against Midway University.

Women’s record-breaking victory streak ends at home

Written By Rachel McKriger, For The Globe October 16, 2018

The winning streak is over for the Point Park women’s soccer team. In the battle for Highmark Stadium, Point Park fell to Carlow University, 4-1. The two schools, both located in Pittsburgh, share Highmark...

All in With Allison – Running into Records

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist October 16, 2018

The cross country team has had a record-breaking season - literally. The women entered the season ranked first by the River States Conference (RSC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Their expectations were...

Freshman Alyssa Campbell running in Saturday’s Carnegie Mellon University Invitational Saturday. Campbell finished in second place and the team placed second overall. The women’s team is now ranked 15th in the NAIA.

XC Women ranked 15 in NAIA, place second Saturday

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor October 9, 2018

Ranked 15th in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the women’s cross country team took second place Saturday morning in the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Invitational 5k. “It’s...

Senior forward Lauren Bower takes a shot on net during last Thursday’s match against conference opponent Ohio Christan University. The team is on an eight game win streak and will face Carlow at home Thursday night.

Women’s soccer sets school record with eight consecutive wins, remain undefeated in RSC

Written By Rachel McKriger, For The Globe October 9, 2018

History has been made by the Point Park women’s soccer team. After defeating Ohio Christian University on Thursday, 2-0, Point Park increased its winning streak to eight matches. The feat broke the...

Sophomore midfielder Kay In’t Ven carries the ball during Thursday’s win against Ohio Christan University. The men’s team is now 2-2-1 in conference play and face Carlow Thursday night at Highmark Stadium. 

Men notch RSC victory at home

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 9, 2018

The men’s soccer team evened its River States Conference (RSC) record after its first conference victory on its home field. The men found the net four separate times to top Ohio Christian University...

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