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Nine YSU football players earn All-MVFC honors

Youngstown State junior quarterback Beau Brungard was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Monday. Brungard was one of four Penguins to garner first-team All-MVFC honors as he was joined by wide receiver Max Tomczak, defensive lineman Michael Wells and return specialist Ky “Flash” Wilson. Earning second-team accolades were offensive lineman Desmeal Leigh and punter Brendon Kilpatrick. YSU placed four individuals on the honorable-mention squad - running back Jaden Gilbert, defensive back Dayne Hodge, placekicker ...

YSU routs rival Zips 90-63 for first win at Akron since 2011

AKRON — On a day the outside shots weren’t falling at their usual clip, Youngstown State went to its strength in the post. Led by the forward duo of Sophia Gregory and Sarah Baker, the Penguins scored 50 points in the paint, while also dominating on the glass and at the free-throw line ...

YSU shoots the lights out in 87-64 win vs. Chicago State

YOUNGSTOWN — After spending most of the month of November on the road, Friday night’s return home to the friendly confines of Zidian Family Arena was welcomed with open arms by Youngstown State. The Penguins were coming off three straight tough road losses, before they finally had that ...

After years of injuries, YSU’s Hickey making the most of his return

YOUNGSTOWN — When Dathan Hickey takes the field at Stambaugh Stadium and lines up against Yale in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, it’ll be a “full-circle moment” for the Youngstown State defensive back. Hickey was a part of the Bulldogs’ program from 2018-23, ...

YSU prepares for Yale in a ‘Battle of Y’s’

YOUNGSTOWN — There won’t be any second chances when the Youngstown State football team takes the field against Yale on Saturday. Win and advance to face Montana State, or lose and go home. Those are the only two outcomes. The Penguins are aware of this fact, and the word “focus” ...