Point Park, Carlow set for women's NAIA 'City Game'

Point Park and Carlow have been watching the schedule with eager eyes as a unique matchup approached.

Finally, it is here.

The women’s basketball teams will face off Thursday night in the NAIA “City Game” at Duquesne’s new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m.

One team will earn its first win in the River States Conference.

Point Park (4-3, 0-3) is the host team and will look to end a three-game losing streak. The Pioneers feature WPIAL alums Michelle Burns (Hempfield), Jordan Yaniga (Franklin Regional), Carly Lutz (Baldwin), Taylor Kirschner (Quigley Catholic), Sierra Dawson (Elizabeth Forward) and others.

The Pioneers are averaging 65.9 points.

Burns leads the team with a 12.7-point average and 2.7 assists a game, while Rinn averages 10.7 points and 10.7 rebounds.

Several local players also dot the roster for Carlow (4-7, 0-2). Among a number of former WPIAL players are Megan Ost (Apollo-Ridge), Keagan Brownlee (Keystone Oaks), Caitlyn Trombley (Belle Vernon), and Jada Bass (Jeannette).

Ost averages 11.5 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets will be sold at the door.

There will be shuttles available for Point Park students and will depart campus at 4:45 and 5:15 p.m. and travel to and from the game.