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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Emma Pavelek beats a defensive press by West Virginia State at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, W. Va. on March 7.

Women’s basketball falls to WVSU in MEC playoffs

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball was unable to find success in the team’s first Mountain East Conference tournament appearance, losing 82-58 to West Virginia State University in the first round on Wednesday afternoon.
The Pioneers celebrate a comeback attempt against David & Elkins.

Women’s basketball wins in the final seconds

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • February 19, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball defeated University of Charleston 78-75 in a crucial conference home game on Saturday after Alexis Giles recorded four points in the final five seconds of the game to secure the win.
Chloe Williams, Aichata Ballo, Emma Pavalek, Ari Blenda and Alexis Giles huddle between plays versus West Virginia State on Jan.11 at home.

Women’s basketball secures MEC win

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
Point Park women’s basketball defeated West Virginia State 76-65 on Saturday to earn its first home Mountain East Conference win in the CCAC-Allegheny Gymnasium.
Women's basketball begins with two losses

Women’s basketball begins with two losses

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
Point Park’s women’s basketball started the season with two losses after the game against East Stroudsburg University on Nov. 9 at the Pucillo Gymnasium in Millersville. The Pioneers lost the game 87-48. 
Gillian Piccolino shooting a three point jumpshot against Rio Grande

Men’s and Women’s Basketball split final away game

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor • February 21, 2024

Men’s and Women’s Basketball traveled to Kentucky last Saturday to take on River State Conference (RSC) opponents Alice Lloyd. The teams head home for their final regular season games this week. The...

Women’s Basketball continues to earn recognition

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • January 24, 2024

The Pioneers are undefeated at home still, after dominating IU East on Saturday, January 20. Multiple media sources such as The Pittsburgh Post Gazette have highlighted the men’s team on multiple...

Highlighting the talent and queerness in the WNBA

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 29, 2023

Queer women have been central to the Women’s National Basketball Association — where would the league be without the LGBTQ+ community? In 2022 the WNBA celebrated its 25th birthday, and during those...

Female sportscasters opened the door for the rest of us: highlighting some that proved we belong

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 15, 2023

In an industry that has been tainted as “a man’s world,” women are finally getting the opportunity to shatter the glass ceiling that has kept them out of the sports industry for so long. Today, little...

Black women that changed the world through sports and paved the way for future generations

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 8, 2023

Since the dawn of time Black women have been the voice of change. Through their determination and knowledge they have sparked momentum to trailblaze a path for future generations of women, and sports are...

Senior guard Sierra Seneta (right) and freshman guard Alexis Giles (left) celebrate their win over SMWC. They face Midway on the road on Wednesday, February 22.

Women’s basketball wins first playoff game since 2015

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • February 22, 2023

The Pioneers (11-15, 7-10 RSC) won their first home playoff game in eight years after an 84-61 win over the St. Mary’s of the Woods College (16-11, 8-10 RSC) to advance to the second round of the River...

Women’s basketball defeats Ohio Christian University 116-85 while on the road Saturday

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • February 22, 2023

  In a must-win River State Conference match to secure a home playoff game, the Pioneers (10-15, 6-10 RSC) came in clutch with a 31 point victory against Ohio Christian University (8-18, 6-10 RSC)...

Taylor Rinn becomes first Point Park athlete to score more than 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • February 15, 2023

Standing at only 5-foot-9, you wouldn’t expect Taylor Rinn to dominate underneath the glass. But, that’s the beauty of heart over height in basketball. The senior forward came into this season with...

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