YOUNGSTOWN — In recent games, Youngstown State has been looking for answers defensively. In a pair of losses last week, the Penguins gave up sizable second-half scoring outputs in back-to-back losses to Oakland and Northern Kentucky. Then on Sunday, YSU trailed at halftime against IUPUI ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State didn’t have the start it needed on Sunday, but it didn’t matter. After back-to-back Horizon League losses, head coach Jerrod Calhoun hoped his team would come into the Beeghly Center itching to redeem itself. Yet, a lackluster first half against IUPUI found ...
CLEVELAND — In a matchup between Youngstown State’s second-ranked Horizon League defense and Cleveland State’s No. 1 offense, something had to give. In the end, it was the Vikings’ zone defense that stole the show on Saturday, as Cleveland State held the Penguins to their lowest ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Overall this season, Youngstown State has proven itself to be a second-half team. On average, the Penguins have been outscored in the first half, but YSU has outscored its opposition after halftime, especially in the third quarter. Such was the case once again Wednesday ...
YOUNGSTOWN — It was a tale of two halves on Sunday for Youngstown State. In the first half, the Penguins got hot from beyond the arc, hitting nine threes to build a four-point halftime lead. But as YSU cooled down in the second half, Oakland started heating up. The Golden Grizzlies ...
YOUNGSTOWN — In what was a back and forth affair, Youngstown State prevailed over IUPUI on Sunday. After the Jaguars hit a three to tie the game, Shay-Lee Kirby knocked down a pair of game-winning free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining to help the Penguins claim a 58-56 victory. “I ...
