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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 defender Asia Pennock-Franke carries the ball after a steal in a game against Lourdes. The team will face Rio Grande at home Thursday afternoon.

Women’s soccer builds confidence, victory streak

Written By Rachel McKriger, Copy Editor September 25, 2018

Section play began with a spark for the Point Park women’s soccer team. Finishing up a long road spell, Point Park opened conference play with a 7-0 victory over Brescia (Ky.) University. Two days later,...

All in With Allison – New coaching staff drives successful fall season

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist September 25, 2018

The women’s golf team has a new coaching staff and an all-new outlook on the 2018-19 season. It is the first season for both head coach Bob Salera, who was promoted from assistant coach, and assistant...

Senior defender Asia Pennock-Franke looks to make a pass in a home match against Lourdes earlier this year. The Pioneers defeated Shawnee state on the road last weekend and resume conference play Thursday at Brescia University.

Women’s soccer to open RSC play on winning streak

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor September 18, 2018

Having only one match last week couldn’t come at a better time for the Point Park women’s soccer team. One match meant having more practice time. The Pioneers used the opportunity to their advantage,...

Junior setter Julia Menosky sets the ball to sophomore outside hitter Jada Jones during a home loss against Indiana University East. The team lost in three sets during the conference play opener and will face Midway University in Midway, Ky. Saturday.

Volleyball looks to improve competitive edge

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 18, 2018

The volleyball team knew the error they wanted to fix heading into last week: be competitive the whole match. “We’re trying to get in this mindset of when we face a team, we’re going in, we’re...

All in With Allison – Early success fueled by foreign powers

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist September 18, 2018

The men’s soccer team has had a lot of success so far this season, with River States Conference (RSC) play just ahead. They opened their season in Greenville to take on Thiel College and had a dominating...

Junior outside center Aaron Jackson (left) and senior fly-half Conor Mendelson (right)on an offensive drive during the team’s match last Saturday. The Pioneers lost 62-12 and are in action Saturday at Fairmont State.

Rugby falls to Cal U by 50 point deficit

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Opinions Editor September 18, 2018

Coming into a game against a bigger team is nothing new for the Point Park rugby team. In fact, in the first ten minutes of the opening half against California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U), the Bison...

Men’s soccer shuts out PSA-Greater Allegheny 5-0

Written By Nick Kasisky, For The Globe September 18, 2018

Men’s soccer rallied up the defense and tallied up the goals this week, winning against Penn State - Greater Allegheny (PSUGA). Point Park scored four goals in the first half and one in the second,...

Junior Joey Walz makes a shot out of the bunker during day one of the Carnegie Mellon Fall Shootout at the Links at Spring Church. The women’s team finished 5h out of 10 teams competing both days and Walz led the women shooting a 76 on day one. The men’s team also completed and finished 11th out of 14 day one and 10th on day two. Junior Justin Guzik led the men shooting a 72 on day one. Both teams will compete on Saturday at the Westminster invitational on Saturday and the River States Conference preview Monday and Tuesday.

Golf teams compete at Carnegie Mellon Fall Shootout

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor September 18, 2018

Senior Ashley Taylor spikes the ball in a 2017 game against Carlow. Taylor was named this week’s River States Conference attacker of the week after putting up 61 kills during the Emileigh Cooper Memorial tournament.

Volleyball hitter earns RSC Attacker of the Week, teams falls to Mercyhurst

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Senior right-side hitter Ashley Taylor opened the 2018 season by surpassing the 1,000-career kills milestone. Taylor continued to post team-high numbers the following weekend at the Emileigh Cooper Memorial...

Junior goalie Ashtyn Webb clears the ball during a loss to Spring Arbor. Webb origionally  played  mid-field until a high school coach suggested she play in net. Webb has now stepped up to become a role model to her teammates.

Goalkeeper leads soccer team as role model both on and off field

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

Ashtyn Webb was thrown into being a goalkeeper. During her middle school days at West Jefferson in London, Ohio, Webb featured as an outside midfielder. Then in high school, she was placed as goalkeeper. The...

Freshman Brittney Adrian dribbles around an opponent in a loss to Spring Arbor. Adrian scored her first goal last weekend during a 7-0 win against Pikeville.

Women’s soccer sees first win ahead of RSC play

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

What a stark difference a week can make. After falling 6-0 to Madonna University on Monday, Point Park notched its first victory of the season against Pikeville University on Sunday morning. One match...

Junior Yuki Takeda defends in a 2017 matchup.  The men’s team  dropped  2 out of 3 games last weekend and now have a 3-2 record.

Men’s soccer team finishes 1-2 after weekend road matchups

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 11, 2018

The men’s soccer team loaded the buses last Friday to begin their weekend of road contests. The Pioneers’ first stop was the Lawrence Tech (Mich.) University Blue Devil Classic. Point Park opened...

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