Point Park Globe

2022 Backyard Brawl breaks attendance record for Pittsburgh sporting events

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • September 7, 2022

A sea of blue stormed Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, September 1 for College Gameday in Pittsburgh. The long-awaited game comes after 11 years of the two teams not playing. Last Thursday,...

Women’s Soccer starts season under new head coach, start off season with tough schedule

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • September 7, 2022

The women’s soccer team’s season is officially underway for the 2022 season, with the team’s season beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27, and their regular season will continue until Oct. 29. The Pioneers...

A 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers Season Preview

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • September 7, 2022

After a long seven-month wait the NFL season is finally making its return. The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their 2022 season on Sunday the 11th in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh made a lot of notable changes...

Softball seniors reflect on their time at Point Park

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 21, 2022

The Point Park softball team has five seniors this season and each player has put their heart and soul into the sport. The seniors came from different high schools and backgrounds, but all five played...

Matt Pascal talks about qualifying for the Kayaking World Championships

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 20, 2022

Teachers have various ways of commuting to work. Professors drive their car, catch an uber or take the bus. However, Dr. Matt Pascal did the unthinkable and kayaked to work one day during finals week last...

Baseball sweeps RSC rival Midway in dominant fashion, continue road stand on Wednesday

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • April 20, 2022

The baseball team came out in dominant fashion this weekend against River State Conference (RSC) rival Midway University this weekend, sweeping the Eagles in a three game series. After a lost series to...

The Rink Report: Pens Struggles Show With 2-1 Loss to Bruins

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • April 20, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, April 16. Danton Heinen scored the only goal for the Penguins with assists coming from Teddy Blueger and Brock McGinn. With the goal...

The Rink Report: Pens Break Losing Streak With Win Over Predators

Written By Anthony Cugini, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators on Sunday by a score of 3-2. This was Pittsburgh’s first win in their last five games.

Softball player Jada Simon speaks on her time as an athlete at Point Park University

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 13, 2022

In 2020, junior pitcher Jada Simon got her first taste of Pioneer baseball and returned home to Pittsburgh. Simon is an ace pitcher for the team, but transferring from Fairmont State and back to Point Park was quite the journey.

Baseball sweeps Fisher College, lose 2 out of 3 to ranked IU Southeast

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • April 13, 2022

The men’s baseball team took on NAIA Fisher College and River State Conference (RSC) rival Indiana University Southeast this week. The Pioneers swept Fisher College in a doubleheader on Monday, April 4 at home, while only being able to take one of three against IU Southeast on the road on Sunday, April 10 and Monday, April 11. The Pioneers now stand at 24-9 on the season, with a 12-3 record in conference play, good enough for second place in the RSC, just behind IU Southeast who now overtakes them for first.

Pioneers softball play RSC Conference Rivals in Weekend Homestand

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 6, 2022

The Point Park Pioneers softball team played four conference games against River States Conference rivals (RSC) and started their weekend homestand on a calm and sunny Saturday afternoon. On April 2...

The Rink Report: Pens Fall in Division With Loss to Avalanche

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • April 6, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday by a score of 3-2. The Pens lost to arguably the best team in the NHL due to a late goal from Colorado defenseman Devon Toews, which...