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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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VOLLEYBALL

Lindsey Oberacker (16) celebrates with her teammates in 2009. Oberacker led the team to its first NAIA tournament appearance in 2011.

Former volleyball star enters Hall of Fame

Written By Mike Turk, Staff Writer • September 26, 2017

Lindsey Oberacker helped lead Point Park Volleyball to its first conference championship and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national tournament appearance in 2011. She is the...

Volleyball nets first RSC win

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor • September 26, 2017

New faces started racking up points for the volleyball team last week. Despite injuries and an unusual lineup, the Pioneers won two straight matches. “We have injuries that are going on right now, and...

Volleyball goes winless on first RSC weekend

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor • September 19, 2017

The volleyball team hit the road for a final pre-conference match-up and opened conference play last week. As of Sept. 13, two-time River States Conference (RSC) Setter of the Week Julia Menosky leads...

Junior right side hitter Ashley Taylor sets the ball to her front line at the volleyball team’s home opener last Tuesday against Pitt-Johnstown. The Pioneers trailed 2-0 before forcing a fifth set and dropping the match.

Volleyball rebounds on road after home opener

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor • September 12, 2017

Fans packed the Student Center Gym for the volleyball team’s home opener last Tuesday, and the Pioneers continued to compete in their third weekend road tournament in a row. Point Park hosted NCAA Division...

Sophomore outside hitter, Madeline Poirier, and graduated middle hitter, Nikki Inquartano, protect the net from a set from Lawrence Tech last season.

Expanded volleyball roster seeks nationals return

Written By Mike Turk • August 29, 2017

With the 2017 volleyball season right around the corner, the 2016 River States Conference (RSC) regular season champions are feeling confident about its season despite being a team with an extended roster...

Volleyball lands four recruits

Volleyball lands four recruits

Written By Mike Turk, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017

Volleyball Head Coach Mike Bruno has kept busy this offseason, as he has landed four new recruits in preparations for the fall 2017 volleyball season. After winning the River States Conference (RSC)...

Senior middle hitter, Nikki Inquartano, The Pioneers won the match against West Virginia Wesleyan on November 8, 3-1.

Volleyball season ends in NAIA tournament

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer • November 29, 2016

The Pioneers traveled to Livonia, Mich. to face off against the Madonna University Crusaders in the opening round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament on...

Volleyball wins final home game

Volleyball wins final home game

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer • November 15, 2016

The Pioneers finished out the regular season with a final hoorah on their home court and entered the Rivers States Conference (RSC) Tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Student Center opened its doors...

Two sophomores form intramural volleyball club

Two sophomores form intramural volleyball club

Written By Beth Turnbull, Copy Editor • November 9, 2016

Kacie Jo Brown and Emilee Fails, both sophomores on the JV volleyball team, wanted more time on the court than they’re currently getting, so they came together to create the Point Park Intramural Volleyball...

Sophomore middle hitter, Ashley Taylor, and freshman setter, Julia Menosky, celebrate with the team after scoring against Sienna Heights Sept. 2. Point Park’s volleyball team recently secured an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament. For coverage, turn to page 8.

Volleyball secures national tournament bid

Written By Dara Collins • November 1, 2016

The old cliché states “the third time’s the charm,” and Point Park has a chance to prove this statement true. For the third year in a row, the Pioneers are national tournament bound. They finished...

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