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YSU voted 7th in MVFC preseason poll, 5 players earn honors

The Missouri Valley Football Conference’s 40th season will be commissioner Patty Viverito’s last. Viverito, who has spearheaded the MVFC since its inception, officially announced Tuesday during MVFC Media Days that this season would be her final as commissioner of the FCS’s top football ...

Harding alum Burch lands at YSU after transferring from Cleveland State

YOUNGSTOWN — When Cleveland State visited the Beeghly Center to face Youngstown State this past season, the loudest, most notable contingent of fans in the building weren’t cheering for the Penguins. They were there ardently rooting on then-Vikings forward Faith Burch, a Warren native ...

Harding’s Sims commits to YSU

Warren G. Harding senior Stephen Sims announced his verbal commitment to Youngstown State’s football program Friday afternoon. A player capable of playing on either side of the ball, Sims totaled more than 1,000 yards, 20 touchdowns and 90 tackles for Girard as a junior. After announcing ...

Building the foundation: Penguins begin summer practice under new coach

YOUNGSTOWN — There’s plenty of new faces these days around the Youngstown State women’s basketball program. In addition to new head coach Melissa Jackson and the new coaching staff, the Penguins have added 10 new players to the program, including four transfers and six ...

YSU men scheduled to visit Ohio State, Syracuse during 2024-2025 season

YOUNGSTOWN — As Youngstown State has filled out its roster for the upcoming season, the team’s 2024-2025 schedule is also starting to take shape. Per a records request, the Penguins are scheduled to travel to Ohio State to take on the Buckeyes on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Schottenstein ...