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YSU leans on inside play in 81-77 scare vs. Green Bay

YOUNGSTOWN — Green Bay’s record may not look like much on paper, but the Phoenix play a dangerous style with their small-ball, five-out motion that can present plenty of matchup problems. “They’ve got five on the floor at all times that can drive the ball, shoot the ball and pass the ...

Milwaukee leans on strengths as YSU falls 84-74

YOUNGSTOWN — If there’s a Horizon League team whose style of play is perfectly tailored to take advantage of Youngstown State’s weaknesses, Milwaukee is it. The Panthers are one of the best rebounding teams in Division I — they lead the nation in rebounding margin, but they’re also ...

YSU women end skid with win over Detroit Mercy

The Youngstown State women’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy on Thursday to end a five-game losing streak and earn its first victory since Jan. 26. After falling behind early in the first quarter, the Penguins led most of the rest of the way en route to a 67-59 win in Detroit. YSU led 21-15 at the end of the first and took a 35-29 advantage into halftime. After the break, the Penguins slightly extended their lead before holding off the Titans in the fourth quarter. On the night, the Penguins held Detroit Mercy to just 34.8% shooting from the field, including 5-of-23 from ...

YSU knocks off Cleveland State for 1st win at Wolstein since 2018

CLEVELAND — Youngstown State’s years of misery at the Wolstein Center are over. After building a 13-point second-half lead, the Penguins fended off a late Cleveland State rally and held on to beat the Vikings 68-60 on Sunday afternoon for their first road win over CSU since 2018. ...

Strollo addresses football staff, revenue share and facilities

YOUNGSTOWN — This past fall, the Youngstown State football team stumbled to a 4-8 record after making the FCS playoffs the previous season. Despite the Penguins falling below expectations, athletic director Ron Strollo told the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator that YSU remains committed to ...

YSU lets one get away late, falling in OT 73-68 to IU Indy

YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday was a day of missed opportunities for Youngstown State. With their defense leading the way, the Penguins had chances to build their lead in the second quarter and put the game away after taking a six-point lead at the end of regulation. But after a furious late rally ...