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YSU trio poised for breakout campaigns

YOUNGSTOWN — Last year, Youngstown State experienced the emergence of two players. Casey Santoro provided a steady, guiding hand with her leadership for a roster that was growing, but still young. Meanwhile, Sophia Gregory started to live up to the talent and athleticism that her coaches ...

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Jarrett to speak at Curbstone Coaches Riley Jarrett, the Youngstown State University women's volleyball head coach, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township. The event begins at 11:45 a.m., and the public is welcome to attend. All sports fans are welcome and you do not need to be a current or former coach. Judge grants Glenville football restraining order A Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judge granted a temporary restraining order on Friday afternoon, less ...

YSU looks to keep momentum rolling after open week

YOUNGSTOWN — For the Youngstown State football team, last week’s open week had both positive and negative ramifications. Not only were the Penguins able to “refocus” and work on improving in certain areas for an extended period of time, it also gave the team the opportunity to rest ...

YSU motivated to return to form after down season

YOUNGSTOWN — Coming off a down year by recent standards, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team is looking to return to form for the 2026-27 season. Last year, the Penguins started off with high hopes. But a seven-game losing streak early in Horizon League play put YSU in a hole that ...

YSU falls in exhibition at Akron

AKRON — The 2026-27 edition of the Youngstown State men’s basketball team made its public debut on Tuesday night. The Penguins showed flashes of their capability throughout the evening, but still fell 92-76 to Akron in a preseason exhibition contest at James A. Rhodes Arena in ...

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YSU soccer to play in HL tourney YOUNGSTOWN – The Youngstown State women's soccer team clinched a spot in the 2026 Horizon League Women's Soccer Championship after knocking off IU Indy, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Farmers National Bank Field. The Penguins improve to 5-9-4 overall and 5-2-3 in the Horizon League while the Jaguars fall to 7-9-2 overall and 5-5 in action. The five league wins marks the second straight season Youngstown State has posted at least five victories in conference play. Senior Sara Felder scored for the fifth time this season, including four in conference ...