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YSU’s Ron Strollo provides updates on Beeghly Center renovation

BEAVER TOWNSHIP – It might be the heart of football season, but the buzz around the Youngstown State University campus is the renovation of their basketball arena and the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Ron Strollo, who is in his 24th season as YSU’s executive director of intercollegiate athletics, has guided the Penguins’ 21 men’s and women’s programs to multiple successes both on and off the field of play, 10 straight top-five finishes in the Horizon League’s yearly McCafferty Trophy standings while overseeing the opening of new and refurbishing of ...

YSU falls to Duquesne 28-25, as offense’s 2nd half struggles doom Penguins

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State found out the hard way that possession doesn’t necessarily equal points. Despite holding onto the ball for 25 more minutes than Duquesne, YSU struggled to convert its time advantage into scores, as the Penguins stumbled to a gutwrenching 28-25 defeat to the ...

YSU run game looks to maintain consistency after explosive performance

YOUNGSTOWN — No one on the team was surprised last week when Youngstown State exploded for 429 rushing yards against Valparaiso. “We knew we could do it going into the week,” wide receiver Max Tomczak said Tuesday. “We know we have that big-play capability.” It was the first time ...

Brungard, YSU run wild, as Penguins get 59-25 blowout win over Valpo

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard felt like he had a lot to learn and fix after his first career start last week. Brungard turned the ball over three times in the Penguins’ season-opening loss, but he bounced back and redeemed himself on Saturday, leading YSU to a ...

YSU opens cross country course at Mill Creek Park

CANFIELD – The Youngstown State University cross country program has been making strides over the past decade. The Penguins have gone from a mid-major program to a respected group of runners in the regional rankings. YSU took the next step on Friday, opening The Brian, Charlotte, Jersey, ...

YSU looking to bounce back, start strong against Valpo

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State didn’t get off to the start it wanted to in its season opener at Villanova. The Penguins weren’t able to take advantage of early opportunities when they presented themselves, they turned the ball over in critical moments, the offense struggled to move the ...