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Freshman Smith adjusting to life in college basketball

Freshman Smith adjusting to life in college basketball

Written By Shamira Bailey June 29, 2016

photo by Liz Berie Freshmen guard Kaitlyn Smith dribbles the ball up the court during the women’s Senior Night game against Midway on Feb. 11. Smith averaged 8.2 points per game and led the team...

#ReSpeCt - Croups Corner

#ReSpeCt – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

The Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) is on its way to gaining respect throughout the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).  Point Park’s athletic conference...

Point Park student athletes try to balance school work and being on a sport team

Point Park student athletes try to balance school work and being on a sport team

Written By Keenan Smith June 29, 2016

When it comes to balancing schoolwork during the baseball season, senior outfielder Jordan Marchitello will bring his laptop on roadtrips to stay ahead. “Time management is key,” junior...

Track and field opens outdoor season

Track and field opens outdoor season

Written By Liz Berie June 29, 2016

Photos by Liz Berie The Point Park men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the outdoor season at the Juniata College Invitational on Saturday.  For the men, sophomore jumper...

Rugby club stays strong

Rugby club stays strong

Written By Chris Ward June 29, 2016

photo by Gracey Evans The Point Park Rugby Club shows off their new uniforms together after a meeting. The team’s spring season began Saturday against the South Pittsburgh Hooligans. Prior...

Losing March Madness - Croups Corner

Losing March Madness – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist June 29, 2016

Along with millions of others across the country, I had Michigan State winning my NCAA March Madness bracket. Well, that’s March. I have a deep love-hate relationship with the month of March for...

Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

photos courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics Junior forward Lassana Konate attempts to score from the paint during a Feb. 6 game against Rio Grande. Konate ended the season with 164 points. ...

Softball player Harley has passion for photography

Softball player Harley has passion for photography

Written By Julian Kovacs June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Karina Graziani, Athletic Communications Senior pitcher Hannah Harley winds up at Point Park’s home field, Fairhaven Park, in a March 24 game against Carlow University last year....

Baseball in quotes - Croups Corner

Baseball in quotes – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

I’m a sucker for a good quote now and then. I also love baseball. Lucky for me, there are hundreds of great baseball quotes out there. Heck, there are books with just Yogi Berra quotes. The Point...

Women’s basketball falls short against KIAC foe

Women’s basketball falls short against KIAC foe

Written By Michael Richter June 29, 2016

photo by Josh Croup Senior guard Alexa Xenakis and sophomore center Baylee Buleca defend the net against IU East during a 67-56 loss at CCAC South on Jan. 23.   With Indiana University East up...

Men’s basketball loses in KIAC semifinal

Men’s basketball loses in KIAC semifinal

Written By Michael Richter June 29, 2016

Point Park men’s basketball saw its season come to a close in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament (KIAC) semifinals at Alice Lloyd on Feb. 27.  Alice Lloyd defeated...

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on road trip

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on road trip

June 29, 2016

photos courtesy of Josh Croup, Point Park Athletics Sophomore center Baylee Buleca stands in silence during a 84-61 loss at Slippery Rock University. Freshmen guard Kaitlyn Smith looks to pass the...

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