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Schmidt discusses broadcast career at YSU and 700th game

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — For the past 23 years, Robb Schmidt has sat in his familiar courtside seat serving as the eyes and ears of his listening audience as he broadcasts Youngstown State University’s men’s basketball games. With 698 games safely tucked away in his memory bank, his 699th behind the microphone will take place tomorrow night when the Penguins play host to Purdue Fort Wayne at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center. His milestone 700th contest is set to air Sunday afternoon when the team travels to Cleveland State to take on the Vikings, both pivotal Horizon League ...

In return to hometown, Maxey stars in YSU’s win over Detroit Mercy

DETROIT — The city of Detroit has a special place in Juwan Maxey’s heart. The Youngstown State junior guard grew up not too far from Detroit Mercy’s campus and played high school basketball just down the road at Renaissance, where he was named All-City three times and scored more than ...

Former YSU receiver Oliver makes his mark as a rookie

After a record-breaking final season at Youngstown State in 2023, Bryce Oliver went to work in pursuit of a long-time dream — a career in the NFL. Despite going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Penguins alum was offered an undrafted free agent contract with the Tennessee Titans and he ...

Farmer continues scoring streak in YSU’s 84-75 road win at Oakland

ROCHESTER, Mich. — Since his return from injury, EJ Farmer has provided Youngstown State with a scoring presence that it sorely missed during his four-game absence. In his first game back in the starting lineup, Farmer led the Penguins with 25 points in an 84-75 road victory over Oakland ...

Coming off league title, Penguins to feature young squad in 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State is coming off one of its best seasons in program history. The Penguins tied a school record for wins (36), while also winning their second regular season Horizon League championship in program history. In large part, YSU’s success was a product of the ...

YSU’s defensive woes catch up to Penguins in 84-79 loss to IU Indy

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s recent defensive struggles were bound to catch up to it at some point. They finally got the best of the Penguins on Saturday, as YSU allowed an opponent to shoot above 47% for the fifth time in its last six Horizon League games in an 84-79 home loss to IU ...