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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 ...

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 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 ...

Preparation translating to results for Penguins

YOUNGSTOWN — How quickly things can change. Just a couple weeks ago, Youngstown State was working through trying to find more consistency on offense. After the last two games, averaging 45.5 points in wins over Illinois State and Murray State, the Penguins appear to be hitting their stride ...

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Correction In Wednesday’s edition, a Niles girls soccer story stated that Jazmine Smith scored for the Red Dragons in a regional semifinal against Fairview. Cali Rodgers scored in the second half, finishing with two goals, including a hard-shot goal in the first half to get the Dragons on ...