All that separates the Point Park women’s basketball team from the end of the season is three games, but since the last article a lot has happened. Here is a glimpse on the latest occurrences: 1/9 PPU 59 Maine-Fort Kent 46 Despite sloppy play, the Pioneers were able to get this win – a needed win as it bridged Kentucky trips and also ended a two game losing streak. Anna Shaw led Point Park with 14 points and 13 rebounds. All 11 healthy players were in the game for the Pioneers, and ... Read More
Pioneers weekend in Kentucky finds mixed results
Alice Lloyd 63 PPU WBB 57 Alice Lloyd was the one team this season that has solved Point Park at home and they did the same on the road. Katresa Savisky led Point Park with a career high 24 points while Emily Schartner had 15 points. “I have huge respect for them,” Head Coach Tony Grenek said. “They legitimately have a weapon at each position.” The Pioneers struggled early just to put the ball in the basket and scored just 19 points in the first half. Leading scorer Ja’Nia McPhatter ... Read More
Point Park University will induct four in this year’s Hall of Fame
PITTSBURGH – Point Park University's Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame will induct four honorees for the Class of 2012, and this year’s honorees are Jesse Bender (Men's Cross Country, 2002-06), Nathan "Sonny" Lewis (Men's Basketball, 1978-80), Lynn Newson (Women's Basketball, 2001-05) and Debbie Zanolli (Women's Basketball, 1979-83). The 2012 Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 on the Point Park campus. There will be a 5 p.m. reception and 6 p.m. ... Read More