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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

VOLLEYBALL

Sophomore Jazlyn Rozier attempts a spike against Carlow  in a 2017 road game. The Volleyball team  went 3-1 at the  Emileigh Cooper Memorial Tournament last weekend and now have a 4-4 record.

Volleyball evens record after three-straight wins

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 4, 2018

The women’s volleyball team boasts a three-game winning streak after splitting the first day and finishing undefeated the second day of the Emileigh Cooper Memorial Tournament hosted by Rio Grande (Ohio). The...

Senior Ashley Taylor sets the ball during a 2017 contest in the Student Center Gym. The Volleyball team holds a 1-3 record and will compete in the Emileigh Cooper Memorial Tournament this weekend in Rio Grande, Oh.

Volleyball team welcomes fresh, familiar faces

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor August 28, 2018

The volleyball team kicked off the 2018 season with new players, new coaches and new milestones. The 2017 squad saw many new faces as only four women returned from the previous season. 13 women suited...

Bielich named new volleyball coach

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor January 30, 2018

Bridget Bielich was named head coach of Point Park University’s women’s volleyball team last Wednesday. Bielich started coaching at Point Park in 2015 when she was hired as the team’s assistant...

Volleyball preps for conference tournament

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor November 7, 2017

Point Park volleyball wrapped up its regular season with two straight wins, and head coach Mike Bruno’s 13-year career with the Pioneers ended last week. The Pioneers hosted the Carlow Celtics in their...

Former Head Coach, Mike Bruno, talks to his team about a new strategy during a timeout against WV Wesleyan last year. Bruno was fired on Friday.

Volleyball coach let go ahead of RSC tournament

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor November 7, 2017

Mike Bruno was fired Friday as the head volleyball coach, the Athletic Department announced. Officials declined to comment on specifics of the decision and players approached by the Globe declined to comment...

Mike Bruno talks to his team during a 2016 game against West Virginia Wesleyan.

Volleyball Coach Fired

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor November 3, 2017

Mike Bruno was fired as the head volleyball coach, the athletic department announced Friday.  Assistant coach Bridget Bielich is the acting head coach. The volleyball team will play at Indiana University...

Junior right side hitter Ashley Taylor prepares to serve against IU East last Friday in the Student Center Gym. The Pioneers lost the heart breaker 2-3.

Volleyball division hopes dashed at home

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 31, 2017

The Pioneer volleyball team completed a road sweep before returning home last weekend to fight for first place in its division and play in the 10th annual Volley for Vision event. The team played one...

Volleyball drops 3 straight on road

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 24, 2017

The volleyball team ended its third four-game winning streak and suffered three consecutive losses on the road last week. The Pioneers kicked off the weekend of road matches at non-conference Mount Vernon...

Sophomore setter Julia Menosky sets her attackers. Menosky has been named the RSC Setter of the Week three times this season.

Lone sophomore sets example volleyball team

Written By Megan Bixler October 17, 2017

Julia Menosky has always been a welcoming person with a positive attitude, but her tenacity was tested this fall season when she discovered she was the only one from her class on the Point Park University...

Junior outside hitter Meg Reineke anticipates the opposing team’s next serve, Reineke led the Pioneers with 18 kills against CCU last Saturday.

Volleyball survives 5-set RSC match

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 17, 2017

The Pioneer volleyball team maintained its spot atop the River States Conference (RSC) East Division after a five-set victory over Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) last Saturday. “We struggled...

Right-side hitter Savannah Dishman and middle hitter Destiny Tucker block an attack from West Virginia Tech’s outside hitter Ana Monteiro on Friday. The Pioneers won the first match of Family Weekend 3-1.

Volleyball takes over division lead

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 10, 2017

After a five-set loss to Asbury University Sept. 30, Point Park volleyball ended its four game winning streak. The Pioneers are now in the driver’s seat to rebuild a new streak after a week of three...