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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 cross-country titles in the same year. The men won their fourth-consecutive Horizon League Cross Country title, becoming just third program in conference history to achieve that feat, joining Notre Dame (1988-1994) and Butler (2002-2011). The Penguins had 50 points, while Oakland placed second, ...

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 ...

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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 the board. YSU volleyball wins fifth straight MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — For the second time in four days, the Youngstown State volleyball team surpassed the previous school record for highest attack percentage in a Horizon League match. The Penguins hit .372 against Robert Morris on Tuesday night ...

YSU shooting for 1st NCAA bid in Faulkner’s 2nd year

YOUNGSTOWN — At the end of last season, Youngstown State found itself right on the cusp of making history. The Penguins came up short of an NCAA tournament bid by falling in the Horizon League championship game, but that only fueled YSU’s mission this offseason. The coaching staff ...

YSU rallies to down Akron 84-78 in exhibition

YOUNGSTOWN — It certainly didn’t feel like an exhibition game on Wednesday night. With plenty of history between Youngstown State and Akron, the energy on the floor was palpable between the two nearby programs, as the Penguins tipped off the 2025-26 season with a splash. After trailing ...