MLB Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
April 16, 2012
For the past eight years Major League Baseball (MLB) has celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on April 15th of each season. While he was a fantastic player, Jackie Robinson is often recognized for his part in breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier back in year of 1947. Before his debut, blacks... Read more »
Opening Day: Wrigley
Sean Casey, PNN Staff
April 11, 2012
There was no better of a place to spend last Thursday than at the Cubs opener vs. the Nationals. The smell of baseball was in the air as fans started to gather outside the gates of Wrigley Field and the surrounding stores and eateries that have now come to be known as Wrigleyville. The sun was shining... Read more »
Panthers Suffer Three Game Sweep To Saints
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
March 26, 2012
Westville, IN- The weekend was not kind to the Purdue North Central Panthers (10-16, 3-5 CCAC) as they were swept by the conference rival St. Francis Saints (16-9, 6-2 CCAC). After being rained out on Friday, the two squads faced off at Hicks Field on Saturday for a pair of contests. It took extra innings,... Read more »
And Then There Were Four….
Sean Casey, PNN Staff
March 26, 2012
March Madness has once again lived up to its title. In a crazy tournament where Duke and Missouri both lost in the first round and underdog VCU once again proved they deserved a higher seed, we finally have our final four as the tournament starts to wrap up. All that’s left of the 64 team field... Read more »
Shocker Special: Manning to Broncos?
Sean Casey, PNN Staff
March 20, 2012
In a weekend where the Peyton Manning field went from 5 to 3 to 1, with both Miami and Arizona falling out of contention first on Friday then the other two falling out of contention on Monday, many football fans are left wondering why the MVP quarterback chose to take his talents to Denver. The three... Read more »
Panthers Add Three Wins Over Weekend
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
March 19, 2012
Westville, IN- The Purdue North Central Panthers (9-12, 2-1 CCAC) notched three wins over the weekend. On Saturday, the Panthers hosted the Saints of Holy Cross for a double header. Coach Weber’s team was anxious to bounce back after suffering an 8-7 loss to the Saints the night before. The Panthers... Read more »
Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament April 1
March 15, 2012
Purdue North Central will host its first-ever Spring Fling disc golf tournament on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. The event will take place on PNC’s new, highly acclaimed, 18-hole course located on campus (by the Vet Tech Building behind the baseball field). The cost is $30 with all proceeds benefiting... Read more »
Sweep Sweep Victory
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
February 26, 2012
The 2012 campaign is underway for the Purdue North Central baseball team. This past weekend, the Panthers loaded up the bus and headed south to Wilmore, Kentucky to square off against the Asbury Eagles. The Panthers (4-0) swept the four game series against the Eagles (0-12) in dominating fashion. Despite... Read more »
Kevin Hart grabs MVP Title in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
Stephanie Duff, PNN Staff
February 25, 2012
The always-exciting Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity game took place Friday, February 25th in Orlando at the Center Court at Jam Session. The East took on their second-year victory over the West with the final score of the game 86-64. Each year it seems the typical all-star game viewer preference is to... Read more »
PNC’s Lone Senior Will be Missed
Stephanie Duff, PNN Staff
February 17, 2012
Emotions filled the La Porte Civic Auditorium this past Wednesday as the Purdue North Central men’s basketball team recognized their lone senior guard, Nick Neal, for his final season home game. Although Nick will soon be leaving Purdue North Central Athletics, he has made a significant mark in... Read more »
