News Archive for 2009
Volleyball Ends Season With 3-0 Loss to UCM
11/20/2009
The Pittsburg State volleyball team ended its season with a 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-18) loss to Central Missouri in the NCAA II South Central Regional Semifinal on Friday (Nov. 20) night.
Pitt State, Southern Roll On Day One of Chatters/Comfort Inn Classic
11/20/2009
MSSU and Pitt State made short work of the opposition on day one action of the Chatters/Comfort Inn Classic Friday (Nov. 20). The Lions rolled to a 110-66 win over Missouri S&T in the early game, while the Gorillas opened the game on a 23-0 run en route to a 96-54 victory over Haskell in the nightcap.
Gorilla Women Suffer Loss to Tarleton State
11/20/2009
The Pittsburg State women’s basketball team (1-1) suffered a tough loss Friday night in the opening game of the DFW Marriott Champions Circle Pioneer Premier hosted by Texas Woman’s University. The Gorillas fell 75-46 to Tarleton State. It was the Gorillas worst loss since a 94-49 loss to Emporia State on Feb. 20, 2008.
Volleyball Advances to NCAA Second Round With Win Over Emporia State
11/19/2009
The Pittsburg State volleyball team (25-10) upset fourth-seeded Emporia State (29-6), 3-1 (25-15, 16-25, 25-12, 25-23) to advance to the second round of the NCAA South Central Regional on Thursday (Nov. 19) evening at the UCM Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg, Mo.
Gorillas Set to Host Chatters/Comfort Inn Classic
11/19/2009
The Pitt State basketball team will return to the friendly confines of John Lance Arena Friday and Saturday (Nov. 20-21) to host the 2009 Chatters/Comfort Inn Classic. The four-team classic format tournament field includes the host school, Pitt State, MIAA rival Missouri Southern, former MIAA foe Missouri S&T and NAIA member Haskell.
Women's Basketball Signs Three Prep Athletes
11/19/2009
Pittsburg State University Women’s Basketball Coach Lane Lord announced the signing of three student-athletes in the early signing period on Thursday (Nov. 19.). Sara Molz, Katy Cooper and Y’cedria Devers will play for the Gorillas beginning in the 2010-11 season.
Women's Basketball Heads to DFW Marriott Champions Circle Pioneer Premiere
11/19/2009
The Pittsburg State Women's Basketball team (1-0) travels to Denton, Texas this weekend to take on Tarleton State and host school Texas Woman's at the DFW Marriott Champions Circle Pioneer Premiere. The Gorillas will face the TexAnns at 5 p.m. on Friday and the Pioneers at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Cartagena Named MIAA Player of the Year, Six Earn Honors
11/18/2009
Pittsburg State Volleyball senior Pamela Cartagena has been named the MIAA Player of the Year the league announced Wedensday (Nov. 18). Cartagena was a unanimous selection to the All-MIAA First Team and five other Gorilla volleyball players were also named to all-conference teams.
Campus observes Smokeout
11/18/2009
Pittsburg State University will observe the annual Great American Smokeout with a presentation and educational materials on Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Overman Student Center.
Pitt State Men Making Third Straight Trip to NCAA-II Nationals
11/18/2009
The Pitt State men's cross country team will make its third straight appearance in the NCAA-II National Championships Saturday (Nov. 21). The Gorillas will travel to Evansville, Ind., Thursday (Nov. 19) in preparation for the 10k race, which will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday on the campus Southern Indiana.