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Johnson talks state of YSU athletics

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Youngstown State President Bill Johnson cannot hide his smile when boasting about the accomplishments of his athletics department. The state of YSU athletics, especially its student-athletes, is drawing high praise from the school’s top boss. “I couldn’t ask for ...

YSU still looking to find identity, maintain consistency

YOUNGSTOWN — Will the real Youngstown State men’s basketball team please stand up? Coming off a surprise road victory at Oakland on Thursday, followed by a loss to Detroit Mercy on Sunday, it’s been difficult to anticipate which Penguins team will show up on any given night. YSU has ...

YSU women earn key road win at IU Indy

The Youngstown State’s women’s basketball team survived to earn a gritty 69-65 victory at IU Indy on Sunday. The Penguins earned their ninth road victory of the season and snapped an eight-game slide at The Jungle, improving to 19-8 overall and 12-5 in Horizon League play. YSU fought off ...

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Bill Johnson to speak at Curbstone Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson 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 ...

Efficient YSU men stun Oakland 86-82 on the road

Youngstown State’s two biggest wins in Horizon League play this season have now come on the road after the Penguins knocked off Oakland 86-82 on Thursday night in Rochester, Mich. The Penguins (13-13, 6-9 Horizon) have now won four of their last six games since sustaining a seven-game ...