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
All content by Derek Malush
Senior guard Justice Cuthbertson finished Saturday’s game against IU Kokomo with 19 points and a game winning layup with two seconds left. 17 of his points were scored in the second half.

Undefeated in RSC play after buzzer beater

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe
December 4, 2018
Senior guard Asim Pleas takes the ball in the offensive zone during a 2017 contest. The team dropped three games over Thanksgiving break.

Men come up short in games over break

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe
November 27, 2018
Senior guard Asim Pleas drives toward a defender in a game last year. The team got its first win of the season against Penn State- Shenango Saturday.

Men’s basketball starts season with winning record

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe
November 13, 2018

Men welcome new head coach, open season with non-RSC loss

Written By Derek Malush, For The Globe
November 6, 2018
Senior guard Gavin Rajahpillay drives for a layup last week against Carlow. The Pioneers finished 4-22 after an 8-20 record last season.

Men’s basketball blown out in road games to finish year

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
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
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

More losses pile up in latest setback for men

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Senior guard Rushan Roberts takes a shot against IU Southeast last Friday during Point Park’s 101-74 loss.

Road teams roll past men’s basketball again

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Senior guard Rushan Roberts drives to the hoop against IU East last Tuesday during his 16-point performance in the loss to the Red Wolves.

No. 3 IU East cruises past thinning men’s roster

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018
Junior Asim Pleas searches past a Wilberforce guard during a Dec. 7 home game. Pleas entered the week averaging 11.9 points per game.

Men’s basketball drops pair of games after holiday

Written By Derek Malush
January 9, 2018
Senior forward Fousseini Konate shoots for a layup against Washington Adventist in Point Park’s home opener Nov. 22. Konate scored the team-high of 22 points for the Pioneers.

King dethrones Wilberforce University on last-second layup

Written By Derek Malush
December 11, 2017
Senior guard Gavin Rajahpillay shoves a RedStorm opponent to the side while driving to the basket. The Pioneers defeated Rio Grande 81-79.

Barlow’s buzzer beater lifts men past Rio

Written By Derek Malush
December 5, 2017
Senior guard Gavin Rajahpillay prepares to shoot a free throw against Washington Adventist last Wednesday. The Pioneers won 92 to 79.

Men’s basketball nets win in home opener

Written By Derek Malush
November 28, 2017
Senior guard Gavin Rajahpillay prepares to shoot a foul shot against Indiana University (IU) East last season. Rajahpillay scored 388 points last season.

Slow starts hurt men’s basketball in pair of non-conference road games

Written By Derek Malush
November 14, 2017
Junior guard Asim Pleas attempts a layup in a game against Villa Maria last season. The men won their season opener on Oct. 31 against Wilberforce.

Men’s basketball looks to rebound from 8-20 season

Written By Derek Malush
November 7, 2017
Senior point guard Gavin Rajahpillay drives the ball up the court past an opposing guard during a game against Villa Maria last year.

Rajahpillay hopes to make difference on and off court

Written By Derek Malush
October 31, 2017
State budget cuts could affect Port Authority transit commuters

State budget cuts could affect Port Authority transit commuters

Written By Derek Malush
September 26, 2017
Men finish 8-20, miss RSC playoffs

Men finish 8-20, miss RSC playoffs

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
OT loss sets back playoff hopes

OT loss sets back playoff hopes

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Junior forward Gavin Rajahpillay handles the ball late in the Pioneers’ 79-76 upset victory over No. 7 IU East. Rajahpillay tallied a team-high 16 points.

Historic upset restores playoff hopes

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Sophomore, Asim Pleas, makes his way down the court during their game against Villa Maria last Wednesday. The Pioneers won, 87-85.

Playoff hopes fading as men fall to 2 games out

Written By Derek Malush
January 31, 2017
Men drop to 1-10 on road with thin roster

Men drop to 1-10 on road with thin roster

Written By Derek Malush
January 24, 2017
Offensive drought hurts men on road

Offensive drought hurts men on road

Written By Derek Malush
January 17, 2017
00, Senior, Kenny Strong, looks to pass the ball to one of his teammates on December 12. The Pioneers won 90-83.

Three-game losing streak snapped with overtime win

Written By Derek Malush
January 10, 2017
Assistant coach Wayne Copeland high fives his players on the sidelines during their game against WVU Tech on December 3.

Second-half surge for men’s basketball leads to victory

Written By Derek Malush
December 6, 2016
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