Dutch student-athlete paves her own path, shines across multiple events

Written By Makenna Smith, Staff Writer • February 4, 2026

Sophomore Dunya Van den Tooren wasted no time making her mark at Point Park, emerging as one of the Mountain East Conference’s most versatile and consistent athletes.

First-year athlete makes name for herself in women’s soccer

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Rebecca Pihlgren wasn’t expecting to be named the Mountain East Conference Freshman of the Year for women’s soccer when she came to Point Park.

Freshman Milo Thim impresses in first season with golf team

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Golf has always been a part of Milo Thim’s life. A native of Kungsbacka, Sweden, Thim’s parents grew up playing and enjoying the game, and when Milo was only two years old, his father passed on that interest to him.

Player Profile: meet Mara Iagnemma

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

The Point Park softball team is coming off a pair of huge wins against Alice Lloyd on Sunday, but this week the focus is on 5th-year senior Mara Iagnemma from right here in Pittsburgh, PA. Iagnemma, who...

Player Profile: Sophia Lee-Hauser racewalks to success

Written By Brynn Rees, Staff Writer • January 31, 2024

Junior Sophia Lee-Hauser was announced the River States Conference (RSC) Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week last week thanks to her recent success in a little-known event – the racewalk.   Racewalk...

Resilient track star returns to sport after six-year absence

Written By Ty Smith, Features Photo Editor • March 18, 2015

At 25 years old, Taelor Fowler is not your average Pioneer track and field athlete.

Basketball star determined to bounce back from injury

Written By Phillip Poupore, Co-Sports Editor • March 11, 2015

Sophomore center Sam Weir emphatically blocked a shot in practice Nov. 21, but when she landed back on the ground, her knee gave out.

Sharpshooter Xenakis finds Point Park to be the perfect fit

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist • February 25, 2015

Four months before committing to Point Park, junior Alexa Xenakis did not even have the school on her radar.

High school star chooses PPU

Written By Ty Smith, Features Photo Editor • February 4, 2015

Falonte Jackson, a champion high school sprinter, chose Point Park over schools with a more established track and field program because he wanted to be a part of something new.

Swiss athlete excels at PPU

Written By Karen Mao • January 15, 2015

Swiss native Tabea Dalliard was dreaming about her future in volleyball when she was told about opportunities in American college athletics.