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YSU adopting ‘playoff mentality’ for last three games

YOUNGSTOWN — Walking off the field at the FargoDome on Saturday, Youngstown State knew it let a golden opportunity get away. The Penguins gave top-ranked North Dakota State its toughest test of the season, but three turnovers and special teams miscues cost YSU a chance at a monumental ...

Pitt leans on size, pulls away from YSU 74-59 in season opener

PITTSBURGH — For almost 16 minutes, Youngstown State looked like the better team on the Petersen Events Center floor against an ACC foe. But fouls began to tally up for the Penguins and Pitt started to settle in with its size and ball pressure. YSU fought till the final whistle, but fell to ...

YSU women cruise past outmatched Thiel 104-33 in season opener

YOUNGSTOWN — In addition to talent, money and resources, one of the primary contrasts between Division I college basketball and the lower divisions is the size difference on the floor. The Youngstown State women utilized their height and size advantage to great effect on Monday, as the ...

Mistakes cost YSU in 38-30 loss at No. 1 North Dakota State

During the week, Youngstown State head coach Doug Phillips reiterated the importance of minimizing mistakes if the Penguins were going to have a chance on the road at top-ranked North Dakota State. “You know what you’re going to get. They don’t make mistakes. They wait for you to make ...

YSU men’s, women’s XC sweeps Horizon League team titles

It was a day to remember for the Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross-country teams, as each program secured Horizon League titles at the Mastodon Cross Country Course in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday. It was the first time in school history that YSU has won men’s and women’s ...

YSU looks to take next step in Jackson’s 2nd season

YOUNGSTOWN — In Melissa Jackson’s first season, Youngstown State experienced its share of ups and downs. With a young team, the Penguins battled through multiple injuries to key players throughout the year, as well as season-ending injuries for three players. YSU finished with a 12-19 ...