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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. Meanwhile, sophomore Gabe Dynes provided a dominant presence in the paint for the Penguins, as he finished with 11 points, six rebounds and seven blocks in 24 minutes. As they worked to shake off the rust, the Penguins started slow in the first half. Both teams had several scoring droughts, ...

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 ...

YSU unleashes on Lake Erie, rolls to 95-39 win in opener

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State was chomping at the bit to begin the season, and the Penguins let their frustrations loose on Friday night. YSU was scheduled to open the year on Monday night, which would have been the earliest start date in program history, but a power outage at the Beeghly ...

YSU’s special teams remain steady; Penguins search for first road win

YOUNGSTOWN — As the offense and defense had their share of ups-and-downs this season, special teams have remained a strong point for Youngstown State. Through 10 games, the Penguins lead the FCS in net punting at 43.6 yards per game. Junior punter Brandon Kilpatrick has been a big part of ...

Tomczak’s breakout season a product of his growth, development

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State junior Max Tomczak has no shortage of confidence in himself. As a wide receiver, it’s a common and necessary characteristic. He always believes he can beat whatever opposing defensive back stands in front of him, and he wants to be that go-to guy, the guy ...

Faulkner talks with Curbstone Coaches

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The YSU men’s and women’s basketball teams were scheduled to open their seasons last night with new head coaches Ethan Faulkner and Melissa Jackson christening the renovated Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center. Faulkner, who was named the 14th head coach of the men’s program on April 1, is in his sixth season with the program but first at the helm, noting the time has now come to apply the hard work by players and staff from the offseason into game situations. “We’ve really tried and I feel done a good job in developing our chemistry,” Faulkner told ...