CLEVELAND — In a matchup between Youngstown State’s second-ranked Horizon League defense and Cleveland State’s No. 1 offense, something had to give. In the end, it was the Vikings’ zone defense that stole the show on Saturday, as Cleveland State held the Penguins to their lowest ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Overall this season, Youngstown State has proven itself to be a second-half team. On average, the Penguins have been outscored in the first half, but YSU has outscored its opposition after halftime, especially in the third quarter. Such was the case once again Wednesday ...
YOUNGSTOWN — It was a tale of two halves on Sunday for Youngstown State. In the first half, the Penguins got hot from beyond the arc, hitting nine threes to build a four-point halftime lead. But as YSU cooled down in the second half, Oakland started heating up. The Golden Grizzlies ...
YOUNGSTOWN — In what was a back and forth affair, Youngstown State prevailed over IUPUI on Sunday. After the Jaguars hit a three to tie the game, Shay-Lee Kirby knocked down a pair of game-winning free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining to help the Penguins claim a 58-56 victory. “I ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has usually been at its best this season when its point guard duo has been on the floor together. Throughout the year, and particularly during its current seven-game winning streak, the backcourt tandem of juniors Juwan Maxey and Jason Nelson have provided a ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s offense continues to grow and improve with each game. After the Penguins’ victory over Bethany, head coach Jerrod Calhoun wasn’t satisfied with how his players were operating within YSU’s offensive system. Then after the Westminster win, Calhoun ...
