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YSU looking to send out seniors, end season with win

YOUNGSTOWN — The final game week of the regular season is an emotional one for 14 of Youngstown State’s seniors. This week will be their last film study, their last team meeting, their last practice, their last walkthrough and then finally, their last game. “I woke up this morning ...

Magestro scores 1,000th point to lead YSU to 60-52 win over St. Bonaventure

YOUNGSTOWN — Coming into Tuesday night’s game, Malia Magestro needed just eight points to reach 1,000 for her Youngstown State career. At the 3:12 mark of the second quarter, she became the 24th player in Penguins history to reach the milestone on a driving layup along the baseline. ...

Liber, Samz to see roles increase this year with Penguins

YOUNGSTOWN — In today’s era of college basketball, it’s not uncommon for players to transfer to another school if a program brings in a new head coach. Since arriving at Youngstown State before the 2023-24 season, Abby Liber and Bella Samz have already had three different head coaches ...

Shooting woes doom YSU in 81-47 defeat at Ohio State

COLUMBUS — Before the start of the season, Youngstown State head coach Ethan Faulkner touched on his team’s shooting struggles during preseason scrimmages. “I think the biggest thing is we gotta shoot the ball better,” Faulkner said at his preseason press conference. “We haven’t ...

YSU men open season with 80-60 win over Chicago State

Youngstown State opened the season and began head coach Ethan Faulkner’s tenure with an 80-60 road victory over Chicago State on Saturday night. Four Penguins scored in double figures, led by fifth-year Nico Galette with a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds in 34 minutes of action. ...

YSU blows 28-point lead in 37-33 loss to Southern Illinois

Youngstown State has had its share of tough losses this season. YSU was blown out on the road at Pitt and South Dakota State, while also dropping tight, one-score games to Villanova, Duquesne, Missouri State and Illinois State. Saturday’s latest defeat might be the Penguins’ most ...