Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Nazareth Fisher, Nate Van and Jordan Stowe make adjustments with head coach Kevin Reynolds in loss.

Mens basketball bounces back this week with 2 wins

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • February 7, 2024

Point Park men’s basketball was on the road this last week and came back home victorious in a pivotal part of the season. Last Saturday the Pioneers lost to the IU Kokomo Cougars in an ugly loss of 69-84,...

Men’s Basketball ranked 21st in NAIA Division

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • January 31, 2024

Heading into the week, Point Park basketball was nationally ranked 21st in the NAIA division. The Pioneers also sat atop the River States Conference (RSC). With that, the Pioneers have a big target on...

The men's team gathers to review a play earlier in the season.

Men’s basketball win twice to finish road trip

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • January 17, 2024

The men’s basketball team won back-to-back conference games on the road to finish their long road trip. Their first win to start the week was a Thursday, Jan. 11 victory on the road against Oakland City.  The...

Returning guard Jordan Stowe dribbles the ball through his legs and looks to run the offense in their victory versus Cleary.

Men’s basketball on top of RSC

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • January 10, 2024

The Men’s team started off the season with an incredible 14-0 record, taking their first loss of the season on Saturday January 6 in an away game vs Indiana University Southeast. Leading up to this matchup,...

Back up center, Nazareth Fisher, shooting a free throw during The Pioneer’s matchup vs Shawnee State.

Men’s basketball stay undefeated, women’s back on track

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • December 6, 2023

Point Park men’s basketball stays undefeated after beating 2021 national champs Shawnee State on Saturday, December 2. The men’s team was an absolute highlight in the first half, as the whole team...

Jamisen Smith attempts a jumpshot in the exhibition matchup versus RMU. Smith was the Pioneer’s leading scorer in that game.

Men’s and women’s basketball fight in games before and during break

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • November 29, 2023

Point Park men’s basketball did not play over Thanksgiving break, with their Wednesday, November 22 matchup getting canceled and rescheduled. However, this is deserved rest, as the men’s basketball...

Junior Nathaniel Van fights for the ball against a Fisher player last Friday.

Men’s and women’s basketball face Fisher at home

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • November 9, 2023

Men’s and women’s basketball entered their second week of play, where the women’s team started off in an exhibition game against the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt). Since Pitt is D1 and Point Park...