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YSU men dominate Purdue Fort Wayne for 3rd win in last four games

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team put together one of its most complete performances since it began Horizon League play on Wednesday night. The Penguins were an efficient, well-oiled machine, as five players scored in double figures in a 90-61 road victory over Purdue Fort ...

YSU softball hopes more experience pays off in 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Coming off a regular season Horizon League championship in 2024, last year was a season of growth for the Youngstown State softball team. With an inexperienced roster that included seven sophomores and six freshmen, the Penguins had their share of growing pains, finishing ...

Jackson earns 100th career win as YSU fights off Oakland

ROCHESTER, Mich. — In order to scratch, claw, fight and rally its way to victory on Saturday, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team needed every ounce of “grit” it could muster. The Penguins weathered an early surge by Oakland, settled in and dominated the second half to pull ...

Davis unable to attend First Pitch Breakfast

The Youngstown State University athletic department was informed Thursday that former Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis was unavailable to attend the baseball program’s First Pitch Breakfast due to a personal commitment. Davis was supposed to be the event’s guest speaker. The ...

Offseason preparations begin for YSU’s 2026 season

YOUNGSTOWN — Since its season wrapped up at the end of November, the Youngstown State football team has spent the past two months taking stock of the 2025 campaign, while also beginning to ramp things up in preparing for 2026. By the end of the season, when playing their best, the Penguins ...

YSU comes back to best Jags

There was little that could stop the Youngstown State men’s basketball team in the second half on Friday night. The Penguins dominated the final 20 minutes to beat IU Indy 85-76 at Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU (11-12, 4-8 Horizon League) registered its first win after trailing at halftime and its the largest come-from-behind victory so far this season. IU Indy led by 10 points on Friday, but they couldn’t hold it. The Penguins prior largest deficit overcome came in a 69-68 victory after trailing Wright State by six on Dec. 3. YSU was 12-of-20 (60%) shooting in the ...