Tonight the Men look to get back into some kind of hope of a post-season as they try and get a win against a good Mt. Vernon ball club. The men have struggled this season. A team that is high in youth, but high in losses as well. This team is capable with playing against … Continue reading
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Preview: Houghton @ Point Park DH
Ahhh can you smell it? Probably not because most can only smell the salt that the city of Pittsburgh has been spreading throughout to try and melt the ice. But lucky for you, I can tell you what the smell is, and that would be playoff basketball on the horizon. Its like when you first … Continue reading
To Name or Not to Name: Is the naming of victims of sexual assault victims alright?
In the United States only 42 percent of sexual assault victims actually report their crimes. Why is that when the numbers of rape are significantly higher of other crimes like robbery and murder? Could it be the fact that people do not want their names out to the public? But why is that when a … Continue reading
PPU Softball looking great, PPU Baseball still working on kinks
As I notice that it has been a LONG time since I have posted and I apologize for those who like to read my post, I wanted to come off with a bang. Spring sports have started and the Point Park Softball team is on a hot start. A 9-2 record and the Pioneers have … Continue reading
In and Out?
This morning as the roster freeze ended in the NHL the Penguins wasted no time in going in and making a trade. Surprising? No. Who they got was however. The Pens acquired 29-year-old Jordan Leopold from the Panthers for a 2nd round draft pick. Leopold is joining an already stacked blue line of the Penguins. … Continue reading
National Pride?
As I have come home today and am enjoying some relaxation, I finally have some time to post something new for everyone. And I find this a matter that deserves the time to be typed. I have read some status updates today from more than one person complaining, yelling, and expressing their dislike of people … Continue reading
Preview: Point Park Women @ Roberts Wesleyan
As I sit at the scores desk typing and thinking about today’s HUGE AMC Conference match-up between the Pioneers and the Raiders, I think how much this game did not have to mean anything at all. What if the Pioneers took care of Notre Dame at home instead of blowing the 18 point lead that … Continue reading
Preview: Point Park @ Daemen DH
Ahh can’t you smell that in the air? No, it is not the cafe smell spreading through to Lawerence Hall Lobby, but it is playoff basketball right around the corner. Now, I must state, I am in a bit of a rush to catch that basketball bus that will take all of us to Amhurst, … Continue reading
Preview: Point Park vs Carlow
In about 45 mintutes the Point Park Lady Pioneers will put their win streak, and my mustache, on the line on Senior Night against the Carlow Celtics. In their previous matchup this season PPU was able to go to Carlow (Oakland Catholic HS) and get a win 65-44. This was a game where the Pioneers … Continue reading
Aftermath: Pioneers Sweep Houghton, Preview: Battle of Pioneers
Last night the Pioneers were able to pick up some much needed wins in the AMC Conference defeating the Houghton Highlanders 46-44 (Women) and 90-82 (Men). The wins keep the playoff chances for the teams very much alive. The Lady Pioneers were able to overcome a poor shooting evening by forcing over 20 Highlander turnovers. … Continue reading
Point Park Sports…..Really?
DO NOT RIP APART SOMETHING YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH OR FOR. So, The Globe always rips apart Point Park Athletics. Yeah, we do not have thousands of people attend basketball games and support the green and gold on a daily basis. Everybody knows it is not as big as theater at Point Park, but … Continue reading
The Who stealing the SuperBowl?
As I sit and jam to The Who rock out Miami I can’t help but laugh about who old they are! The Who is an amazing band, I myself rocked out while laying in my bed to “Teenage Wasteland”. But I am surprised in the reaction The Who is receiving. I do not think most … Continue reading
Aftermath: Pioneers fall hard to Shawnee State
The Pioneers just fell to Shawnee State U. by the final scrore of 84-68. Gerald Warrick had 18 points and 12 rebounds and freshman T.J. Heatherington had 18, all of which in the second half. If you read my pre-game blog you saw what I said that SSU would have to do to get a … Continue reading
Basketball Preview: Point Park @ Shawnee State: D-Day
Well I would like to start off by hoping everyone is safe at home due to all that fluffy white stuff, looks like we got out of the city just in time… Today the Men’s Pioneers will be taking on the Bears of Shawnee State in about roughly 70 minutes ( that’s what’s on the … Continue reading
Aftermath: Pioneers Split DH @ MVNU
Hello all you sports fans. It was an interesting day in sports yesterday from seeing another blockbuster trade in the NHL, to some great college basketball action. I have no had about 10-12 hours to ponder the day that was for the Pioneers and although I blogged about it last night, I have some different … Continue reading
Through the eyes of Play-by-Play
The Point Park Men’s basketball team came into Mount Vernon, Ohio and was able to steal one against the Cougars 88-86 in OT. The Pioneers needed a last second dunk by Gerald Warrick to send the game to OT. In the overtime period, Robbie Taylor of MVNU knocked down two 3′s to give the Cougars … Continue reading
Through the eyes of Play-by-Play
Tonight the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are traveling to Mt. Vernon of Nazerene. It fact we are on our way there now currently in some small town in Ohio. Of the two teams then Women’s Pioneers are in much better shape than the men. A win tonight for the ladies would do them wonders … Continue reading