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

Croup’s Corner – Bitter, historic end to a bitter, historic year

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist February 20, 2018

This isn’t how it was supposed to end. Not like this. There were records broken left and right, and not the records you want mentioned next to your name. There were injuries to star players at the...

Senior forward Baylee Buleca shoots a layup last week at Carlow. She is second on the team with 7.2 rebounds per game entering the playoffs.

Women hit road for RSC tournament

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Feature Editor February 20, 2018

The women’s basketball team looks to defeat top-seeded Alice Lloyd from the West Division for the second time this season Wednesday night in the first round of the River States Conference (RSC) playoffs. “I...

Champions times two

Champions times two

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

The men’s and women’s track and field teams left Tiffin University’s Heminger Center last Friday with the first ever River States Conference (RSC) Indoor Track and Field Championship trophies. Head...

Senior guard Rushan Roberts drives for a layup against Carlow last Tuesday. He recorded new career highs in points (26) and rebounds (11) in the loss.

Strong second half lifts Carlow past men

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

The men’s basketball team dropped its 12th game in a row last week as the Pioneers fell to Carlow University 93-72, officially removing them from the River States Conference (RSC) playoff picture. The...

Sophomore guard Baylie Mook drives past a Rio Grande defender the last time the teams met this season. After traveling to Rio Grande Tuesday, the Pioneers have two games left on the regular season.

Women brace for final week after win at Carlow

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Features Editor February 13, 2018

The women’s basketball team swept the season series against Carlow last Tuesday with a strong offensive showing, registering at least ten 3-pointers for the third time in the team’s last four contests. Point...

Croup’s Corner – Leave room in the trophy case

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist February 13, 2018

Winners aren’t developed overnight. Championships aren’t won due to chance. Dominance doesn’t coincide with victory. The men’s and women’s track and field teams proved Friday they are winners...

Jerry Conboy (Left) interviews with The Globe’s co-sports editor, Josh Croup (Right) at the men’s basektball program’s 50th anniversary celebration Saturday at CCAC Allegheny. Conboy coached the Pioneers for 20 years from 1969-89 and was inducted to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame last year.

Five decades of Point Park basketball represented at anniversary celebration

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor February 6, 2018

The history of the men’s basketball program includes hundreds of wins and losses, championship trophies, multiple home venues and practice facilities that required hefty daily commutes and iconic figures...

Junior forward Sam Weir and senior guard Shaniya Rivers fight for a rebound against Ohio Christian Saturday.

IU East steals game in final seconds, Pioneers rebound with senior day home win

Written By Allison Schubert and Josh Croup February 6, 2018

The women’s basketball team’s River States Conference (RSC) winning streak came to an end as it traveled to Indiana University (IU) East to close out its January schedule last Tuesday. The Pioneers...

Senior forward Fousseini Konate goes up for a layup against Ohio Christian Saturday. Konate recorded his seventh double-double of the year.

Hot start on senior day not enough for men to overthrow Ohio Christian

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

The Point Park men’s basketball team has not won a game since December 7, 2017. With two River State Conference (RSC) losses last week to No. 2-ranked Indiana University (IU) East and Ohio Christian...

Grades slow down men’s basketball team’s record, spirits remain high

Written By Tramell Perry February 6, 2018

According to Point Park men’s basketball coach Gabe Bubon last Monday that despite his team’s hardworking and unselfish nature, losing several important players due to grades and injuries has hindered...

Athletic trainer Brown turns passion for sports into career

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor February 6, 2018

Swimming, track and field, volleyball and tennis. Name a sport, and Adam Brown more than likely participated recreationally or as part of an organized sport. As a lifelong athlete, Brown knew what he...

Track lands more national qualifiers ahead of RSC meet

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor February 6, 2018

Sophomore Chance Callahan became the third men’s track and field jumper to qualify for nationals Saturday with a 14.08-meter leap in the triple jump. Callahan placed second at the Mount Union Jim Wuske...

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