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YSU routs rival Zips 90-63 for first win at Akron since 2011

AKRON — On a day the outside shots weren’t falling at their usual clip, Youngstown State went to its strength in the post. Led by the forward duo of Sophia Gregory and Sarah Baker, the Penguins scored 50 points in the paint, while also dominating on the glass and at the free-throw line in ...

YSU shoots the lights out in 87-64 win vs. Chicago State

YOUNGSTOWN — After spending most of the month of November on the road, Friday night’s return home to the friendly confines of Zidian Family Arena was welcomed with open arms by Youngstown State. The Penguins were coming off three straight tough road losses, before they finally had that ...

After years of injuries, YSU’s Hickey making the most of his return

YOUNGSTOWN — When Dathan Hickey takes the field at Stambaugh Stadium and lines up against Yale in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, it’ll be a “full-circle moment” for the Youngstown State defensive back. Hickey was a part of the Bulldogs’ program from 2018-23, before ...

YSU prepares for Yale in a ‘Battle of Y’s’

YOUNGSTOWN — There won’t be any second chances when the Youngstown State football team takes the field against Yale on Saturday. Win and advance to face Montana State, or lose and go home. Those are the only two outcomes. The Penguins are aware of this fact, and the word “focus” has ...

Toledo pulls away late to hand YSU 69-65 defeat

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State changed things up a bit defensively on Tuesday night. With Toledo’s athleticism and the fact that the Rockets are shooting just 20% from beyond the arc this season, YSU sat in zone for almost the entirety of the game. However, Toledo, which is only averaging ...

YSU prepares for matchups with Toledo, Akron

YOUNGSTOWN — Thanksgiving is on the minds of people across the country, but the Youngstown State women’s basketball team has its sights set on the next couple games. The Penguins have Mid-American Conference opponents Toledo and Akron on the schedule this week. The matchups with regional ...