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The Advocate
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's student newspaper

The Advocate
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's student newspaper

The Advocate
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Drew Magestro is dribbling past a Mansfield opponent during a Jan. 29 game. He got 17 points. Pitt-Johnstown won the game 107-69.

[Photo] Men romp in Mansfield thumping

Yang Chen, Managing Editor
February 5, 2020
Freshman Makalyn Clapper was holding the ball and got 10 points against Mansfield University. Pitt-Johnstown won 84-59.

[Photo] Women capture two in conference play

Yang Chen, Managing Editor
February 5, 2020
Sophomore Joe Batt was dribbles the ball in the Jan.6 game against Gannon University that Pitt-Johnstown won 82-81.

[Photo] 3-point buzzer beater wins a game

Yaxuan Wang, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020
Freshman Jacob Ealy (left) grapples with Jonathan Killingsworth (Nebraska-Kearney) winning 6-4, but Pitt-Johnstown lost the match with 24-16.

[Photo] Steady improvement is wrestlers’ agenda

Yang Chen, Managing Editor
January 15, 2020
Senior goalie Maria Mosquera kicks the ball during a Nov. 8 women’s soccer game against Edinboro Univeristy at the Pitt-Johnstown soccer field; Pitt-Johnstown won the game 4-3. |

[Photo] Soccer win ends season on a high

Yang Chen, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019
Pitt-Johnstown’s Brooke Vollmer waits during a Sept. 28 game against Indiana (Pa.) at the Pitt-Johnstown Soccer field; Pitt-Johnstown won the game 2-0.

[Photo] Women’s soccer victors over rival

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
Pitt-Johnstown’s Brady Brown headbutts the ball during a Sept. 24 game against Washington Adventist University at the Pitt-Johnstown soccer field; Pitt-Johnstown lost the game 1-2.

[Photo] Second half surge comes up short

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Abby LaDuke (left) lead Pitt-Johnstown women’s soccer to a 5-1 win against Clarion University Sept 18 at the Pitt-Johnstown soccer field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer stomps on Clarion

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Mountain Cat head wrestling coach Pat Pecora (left) was named coach-of-the-year March 7 in Cleveland.

[Photo] Pecora is national coach third time

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Men’s basketball head coach Bob Rukavina (middle) coaches the Mountain Cats in a playoff game against Gannon University March 4 at the Sports Center. Pitt-Johsntown won the game, 70-60.

[Photo] Future looks rosier for basketball

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers pose with their regional trophy after winning their regional tournament Feb. 23 in Erie, Pa.

[Photo] Seven preparing for national opposition

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Brock Biddle wrestles in his bout against his oppenent Feb. 1 at the Wellness Center. He helped the Mountain Cats defeat Shippensburg University, 38-3.

[Photo] Wrestling first again, 4 years now

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
February 20, 2019
Joe Batt scores with little challenge to help the Mountain Cats defeat the Golden Knights by 11 points Feb. 2 at the Wellness Center.

[Photo] It’s about time: Gannon goes down

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
February 13, 2019
Brock Biddle holds his opponent at a Jan. 11 bout at the Sports Center against East Stroudsburg.

[Photo] Wrestler, next man up, wins 16 of 17 contests

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
January 23, 2019
Freshman Caiden Landis (15) dunks the basketball in a game against Carlow University on Nov. 28 at the Sports Center. The team dominated, the game, winning 129-69.

[Photo] Conference schedule starts for basketball

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Junior wrestler Levi Neibauer scores a takedown against his Millersville opponent on Nov. 16 at the Sports Center. Neibauer won his bout in a 3-0 decision, and contributed to the wrestler’s 30-6 route of their conference rival.

[Photo] Individual wrestlers seek standing

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
Erin Carmody (in black) saves the ball as teammate J.C. Longeville (toward foreground) watches in a match against Lock Haven in the Sports Center Oct. 12.

[Photo] Volleyball clinches bid in playoffs

November 7, 2018
Senior D.J. Vogelman (No. 10) at his senior day ceremony Oct. 27 at Richland High School.

[Photo] Lone senior plays in his last college game

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Junior Connor Harriman (left) runs in the St. Vincent’s Invitational on Sep. 15 in Latrobe, Pa.

[Photo] Team gets ready for tougher races

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Wrestling coach Pat Pecora observes a bout against Mercyhurst last season, telling wrestlers what to do during the match.

[Photo] Wrestling recruits take first steps

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Sophomore J.C. Longeville (center, No. 2) sets the ball up for her teammates at the Sports Center during the conference quarterfinals last season.

[Photo] Volleyball’s majority are freshmen

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Pitt-Johnsotwn junior pitcher Brady Walker started for Martella’s Pharmacy in the AAABA Championship Game on Aug. 11 against New Orleans at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point.

[Photo] Cats played role in first champion

Matt Churella, News Editor
September 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Cody Law said that he communicates with professors before missing exams due to wrestling.

[Photo] Accommodations are common for athletes

Emily Moore, Copy Editor
April 11, 2018
Senior pitcher Melissa Wagner said that her time on the softball team made her college experience unique compared with students who are not athletes. She joined the team in its second year of existence.

[Photo] Athletes reflecting on college time

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
The field at the V.E. Erickson Complex along Eisenhower Boulevard was flooded Friday and led to a postponement of a doubleheader against Lock Haven University that day. It was the 12th postponement or cancellation for the team this season.

[Photo] Poor weather concentrates games

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Junior long-jumper Kia Clayton (center) said that she is going to her grandmother’s house for Easter Sunday this year. It’s a tradition for her and her family.

[Photo] Easter holiday gives athletes one day off

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
Senior catcher Amanda O’Toole said that the team learned about themselves during a Florida trip, but they need time to come together.

[Photo] Softball gets 2 and 8 start for the season

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Athletic Director and wrestling coach Pat Pecora said that he thinks the NCAA should look into paying Divison 1 football and men’s basketball players from the Power 5 conferences.

[Photo] Should athletes be allowed wages?

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Men’s soccer coach Eric Kinsey (center, wearing black) said that he does not condone student-athletes missing class.

[Photo] Classes, sports conflict

Emily Moore, Copy Editor
February 21, 2018
Josh Wise passes the ball in a game against Gannon Jan. 27 at the Sports Center.

[Photo] Athletes become Cats for different reasons

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Kerstetter at-bat at Point Stadium against Slippery Rock last April.

[Photo] Shortstop continues despite elbow injury

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Olivia McCabe attempts a two-point shot against Indiana (Pa.) University Jan. 4 at the Sports Center. McCabe scored her 1,000th point in a Jan. 6 game against Gannon University.

[Photo] Senior joins Pitt-Johnstown history

Brad Rosemas, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2018
Pitt-Johnstown huddles before a game against East Stroudsburg Nov. 19 when they lost 88-99.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team faces adversity on road

Emily Moore, Copy Editor
December 3, 2017
The Pitt-Johnstown wrestling team was ranked No. 6th in the National Wrestling Coaches’ Association preseason poll.

[Photo] Wrestling picked sixth in preseason rankings

Sarah Francowic, Managing Editor
November 8, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown volleyball members celebrate an ace against California (Pa.) Friday night in their annual dig pink game. The Mountain Cats won 3-1, to improve to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in the conference.

[Photo] Devan Orr breaks conference digs record

Cory Geer, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
The Pitt-Johnstown golf team finished 8th in the conference tournament Oct. 20 that was held at Hershey Park East Course in Dauphin County.

[Photo] Mens golf finishes first half of fall golf season

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown softball team members celebrate a home run hit by Amanda O’Toole against Edinboro University March 25 last year at V.E Erickson Field in Richland Township.

[Photo] Softball looking to carry success over

Cory Geer, Sports Editor
October 11, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown's J.C. Longeville serves during a game against Edinboro Sept. 23 at Pitt-Johnstown's Sports Center. The Mountain Cats defeated Edinboro 3-2.

[Photo] Freshmen adjusting to rigors of college sports

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown junior catcher, Scott Thompson swings at a pitch against California (Pa.) University last year at Point Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball looking to build on fall success

Sarah Francowic, Managing Editor
October 4, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown senior guard Jake Laravie attempts a 3-pointer on Feb. 4 against Edinboro University.

[Photo] Character is key of offers, acceptance

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown’s Allison Mondorff sets the ball during a game Sept. 30 against Mercyhurst. The volleyball matches will be live streamed starting in the 2018-2019 school year.

[Photo] Pitt-Johnstown required to live stream games

Cory Geer, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown junior softball pitcher Emily Moore throws a pitch against Edinboro University March 25 at V.E Erickson complex.

[Photo] Pitchers face different challenges after pitching

Sarah Francowic, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown’s Dan Clark swings at a pitch during a loss against Slippery Rock on April 1 at Point Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team members suffering injuries

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown sophomore outfielder Morgan Cannin throws a ball into the infield during a game last year at Richland’s high school softball field against Mansfield University.

[Photo] Softball wraps up Florida trip with wins

Sarah Francowic, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Basketball players (left to right) Rasaun Mosley, Jake Laravie, A.J. Leahey, Jamie Tabon.

[Photo] Basketball seniors honored for careers

Sarah Francowic, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown’s red shirt junior outside-hitter Marissa Erminio in the air with a spike as teammates watch the play develop.

[Photo] Lady Cats dominate in homecoming match-ups

Sarah Francowic, Sports Editor
October 5, 2016
Sophomores Colin Michalski and Haven Mackie celebrate a game-winning goal with junior Colton Myers (16) and senior A.J. McNary against Shippensburg University the team went into double overtime for the victory.

[Photo] Men’s soccer finally ends losing streak

Sarah Francowic, Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
Nate Snodgrass

[Photo] Senior Snodgrass stands out on court

Sarah Francowic, Sports Editor
February 17, 2016
Tyler Reinhart

[Photo] Tyler Reinhart dominates on the mat

Sarah Francowic, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
Ana Hollen

[Photo] Freshman’s career starts strong

Sarah Francowic, Sports Writer
February 3, 2016
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