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
Max Kaminsky was hired as Point Park's golf coach in late September Photo courtesy of Point Park Sports

Golf teams off to a slow start; New coach hired

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
Golf has seemed to slip under the radar as far as can be seen on the official Point Park sports website.  
Ruben Kuypers runs down the field versus WV Wesleyan on Sept. 25.

Men’s soccer bests Salem in 4-3 match

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • October 2, 2024
Point Park’s men’s soccer team picked up a 4-3 win last Sunday on the road against Salem University, a non-conference opponent in West Virginia. The Tigers inched toward a comeback, but the Pioneers secured the win in the final minutes of the game. 
The Pioneer celebrate their win against the Senators in the Student Center on Sept.26.

Volleyball earns first conference win

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
Thursday night, the Point Park Pioneer women’s volleyball team aimed to secure its first win in the Mountain East Conference against the 4-4 Davis & Elkins Senators. 
Cassondra O'Connor competes in the 5k race. She finished 14th overall.

Cross Country finishes in sixth place

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
The Point Park men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Clinton, Pennsylvania on Sept. 15. Both teams placed sixth out of 10 schools at the Robert Morris University Colonial Invitational.
Chris Thomas poses for a headshot. Thomas began his position at Point Park as SID in late August. Photo courtesy of Chris Thomas

Thomas hired as Sports Information Director

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 18, 2024
Point Park Athletics announced Chris Thomas as the new Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director (SID) last month. 
Luke McKenna poses for his headshot on cross country media day in August. McKenna earned MEC Runner of the Week this week.

Pioneer Public: Luke McKenna

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
Last Saturday, Sept. 14, sophomore Luke McKenna set the Point Park record for the 8k at the Robert Morris Invitational.
Highmark Stadium and Liberty Bridge. The stadium were the lacrosse teams will be practicing and playing games next season.

University hiring wrestling and lacrosse coaches

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor • April 17, 2024

As the university transitions to NCAA Division II athletics in the Mountain East Conference (MEC), Point Park plans to add a men’s and women’s lacrosse and wrestling team. The university opened head...

Scott Swain, now Vice President of Athletics, cuts down part of the net after the men's basketball team won the RSC championship title in early March.

Interim athletic director Scott Swain appointed to position full-time

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor • April 10, 2024

The search for a new athletic director recently concluded. Scott Swain was announced as the permanent vice president of athletics on Monday.  Swain took on the role as the interim vice president this...

The cheer team performs during a basketball game earlier this semester.

Competitive cheer jumps from athletics to Student Affairs

Written By Julia Schiffhauer, For The Globe • April 10, 2024

Point Park Athletics will be transitioning in the upcoming fall from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA II)....

Freshman Chris Williams prepares to strike in a game in early February.

Point Park Baseball has busy but successful weekend

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024

The baseball team had a four-game road trip last weekend, with the first three games at Ohio Christian and then the final home game at Wilberforce.    Heading into the four-game road trip,...

Senior outfielder Jared Campbell earning a hit against Fisher College in February.

Baseball unleashes for 10 straight victories

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor • March 27, 2024

Point Park baseball had a tough battle against longtime RSC rival, Rio Grande. The team would have to matchup against the Red Storm for three games in two days. The first game would be at Washington Wild...

Point Park Esport athletes competing in a regulation Valorant match live on stream last fall.

Esports to leave Point Park Athletics

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor • March 27, 2024

Point Park Esports plans to officially separate from the Point Park Athletics department next academic year.    The school will be transitioning to NCAA Division II athletics starting in the...

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