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Youngstown State beats Saint Bonaventure

OLEAN, N.Y. — Linus Holmstrom’s 26 points helped Youngstown State defeat Saint Bonaventure 79-71 on Monday as the Penguins opened their season. Holmstrom added eight rebounds. Kelvin Amoako added 14 points while shooting 5 for 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jeff Nwankwo shot 4 for 12 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points. Zach Philipkoski led the way for the Bonnies with 28 points, four assists and two steals. Saint Bonaventure also got 15 points, nine rebounds and four ...

Jarrett, Penguins eye strong finish

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — For the first time since the 2013-14 seasons, the Youngstown State volleyball team is in position to finish with consecutive winning campaigns while authoring the only two Horizon League non-losing years. The architect of that turnaround is head coach Riley Jarrett, who has taken the program from a 9-20 team prior to her arrival in 2024 to a team that finished 17-14 a season ago and looks to finish in the top four. It is 11-12 overall and 7-5 in conference play in the league as it eyes a first-round tournament bye. “We recruit players that want to win, work hard ...

YSU tips off season by topping Hiram

YOUNGSTOWN — For Youngstown State, Monday night’s season opener was an opportunity for the team’s new players to dawn the Penguins’ jersey for the first time in their careers. YSU also wanted to be disciplined with its defensive principles and continue to work through different lineup ...

YSU looks to challenge for Horizon League title

YOUNGSTOWN — Heading into a new season, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team is coming off a year in which it achieved several different program milestones. The Penguins won 25 games, their highest win total since 1997-98, while also making it to Indianapolis to reach the Horizon ...

YSU storms back in 2nd half to down No. 9 North Dakota

YOUNGSTOWN — On Halloween, Youngstown State turned the “Ice Castle” into North Dakota’s own personal house of horrors. The Penguins had plenty of tricks for the ninth-ranked Fighting Hawks and delivered one big holiday treat for the roughly 10,000 YSU faithful in attendance at ...

YSU trio poised for breakout campaigns

YOUNGSTOWN — Last year, Youngstown State experienced the emergence of two players. Casey Santoro provided a steady, guiding hand with her leadership for a roster that was growing, but still young. Meanwhile, Sophia Gregory started to live up to the talent and athleticism that her coaches ...