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Long scoreless stretches hurt YSU in 58-50 loss to Green Bay

YOUNGSTOWN — Scoring droughts on offense have been a recurring theme throughout this season for Youngstown State, particularly in losses. It was the case once again on Thursday, as the Penguins were scoreless for three long stretches of a 58-50 defeat to Green Bay. “It was tough — I ...

YSU bench spurs Penguins to 72-61 victory over Northern Kentucky

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has touted the balance and depth throughout its roster for most of the season. With leading scorer EJ Farmer (14.4 ppg) out on Wednesday and “day-to-day” with a lower leg injury, the Penguins needed their depth to make up for Farmer’s absence. YSU’s ...

YSU men win Division I program-record 8th straight game

Youngstown State won its Division I program-record eighth straight game on Wednesday with a 77-61 victory against IU Indianapolis. EJ Farmer led the Penguins with 26 points against the Jaguars. Farmer shot 5-of-15 from the field, including 5-for-12 from 3-point range, and went 11-for-12 from the line for the Penguins, who remain unbeaten in Horizon League play (10-5, 5-0). Siem Uijtendaal had his best game of the season, scoring 14 points while shooting 4-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc. Paul Zilinskas led the way for the Jaguars (5-11, 1-4) with 19 points and two steals. ...

Turnovers plague YSU women in loss at Purdue Fort Wayne

Turnovers plagued Youngstown State on Wednesday night in a 74-60 road defeat to Purdue Fort Wayne. The Penguins turned the ball over 26 times against the Mastodons, which led to 30 points for PFW. YSU was able to keep pace with the Mastodons through the first half, as it went into the locker room at halftime down by eight. But Purdue Fort Wayne blew things open with a big third quarter in which it outscored the Penguins 26-12. However, YSU was able to bounce back in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Mastodons 26-18. But by then, it was too late. Senior Jewel Watkins led the ...

Duo providing steady backcourt presence for YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has usually been at its best this season when its point guard duo has been on the floor together. Throughout the year, and particularly during its current seven-game winning streak, the backcourt tandem of juniors Juwan Maxey and Jason Nelson have provided a ...