Men’s basketball to compete as ninth seed in MEC tournament

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • March 4, 2026

Point Park men’s basketball punched a ticket to the Mountain East Conference Championships as the nine seed, marking its second appearance in the MEC conference tournament.

Point Park holds off Concord, defeats Mountain Lions 82-76

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

Concord made a late push in an attempted comeback against Point Park on Saturday afternoon, but the Pioneers were able to hold on and take a 82-76 victory on the road.

Anderson’s fourth double-double of the season leads Pioneers to victory

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • February 4, 2026

Senior guard Aidan Anderson recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Friday night as the men’s basketball team defeated the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 83-67.

Veteran Pioneer basketball player posts career game in tight loss on the road

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 3, 2025

Despite a career-high Pioneer performance, Point Park men’s basketball fell on the road to Tiffin, 84-77, on Sunday at the Gillmor Student Center in Tiffin, Oh.

New men’s basketball coach brings fresh mindset to team

Written By Austin Cairns, For The Globe • September 24, 2025

Ryan Grandits was named the new head coach of the men’s basketball program in April, ushering in a new era for the Pioneers.

Men’s basketball assistant coach announces departure

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

Men’s basketball assistant coach John Coakley announced his departure from Point Park on Monday via an Instagram post.

Men’s basketball ends season in quarter-finals

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

The Point Park men’s basketball team made a historic run in the Mountain East Conference playoffs, falling to the No. 2 Fairmont State 68-55 in the second round on Friday. 

Men’s basketball edges past WVSU

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

In their first game at home since winter break, the Pioneers played West Virginia State on Jan. 11, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym where they won by one point with a final score of 76-75.  

Men’s basketball begins to hit its stride

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 8, 2025

Point Park men’s basketball concluded 2024 with four straight wins to establish the highest win streak in the Mountain East Conference. 

Fisher ties conference record

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

Senior Nazareth Fisher made history on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when he tied the Mountain East Conference single-game rebound record. His 14-point, 25-rebound performance awarded him MEC Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week honors.

Men’s basketball dominates non-conference game

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Point Park men’s basketball surpassed the 100-point mark for the first time this season on Nov. 16, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym. The Pioneers played against Penn State-New Kensington in a game that ended with Point Park coming out the winner with a score of 108-77.  

Men’s basketball opens season 1-1

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • November 13, 2024

Point Park men’s basketball kicked off its regular season on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Ron Wilson Classic in Millersville. The team ended the weekend 1-1 after games against Division II opponents Mansfield and host Millersville.