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YSU’s Wolstein woes continue, as the Penguins fall at Cleveland State 81-73

CLEVELAND — Much has changed since the first time Youngstown State and Cleveland State faced off this season at the end of November. The Penguins are a different team than they were back then, and so are the Vikings. But one thing still remains the same — it’s hard to win on the road in ...

Youngstown State’s win streak snapped by Green Bay

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State women’s basketball program honored its seniors and fifth-year players ahead of Saturday’s home game against Green Bay, but the Penguins’ flat first half proved to be the difference in Saturday’s 71-59 loss. The Penguins, who entered the game on a ...

Defense key to YSU’s recent upward trend

YOUNGSTOWN — Throughout the ups and downs of this season, one thing has remained consistent for Youngstown State — the defense. Despite the occasional struggles that YSU has had offensively, the Penguins are the second-best defensive team in the Horizon League, giving up just 61.4 points ...

YSU overcomes slow start, holds off Robert Morris 87-77

YOUNGSTOWN — In the wake of Youngstown State’s gut-wrenching loss to Green Bay on Saturday, Penguins coach Jerrod Calhoun was curious to see how his experienced, veteran group would respond. After a day off to begin the week, YSU returned to practice, and Calhoun wasn’t thrilled with ...

YSU baseball seeks to build on momentum from ‘23

YOUNGSTOWN — After a slow start to the season, Youngstown State was playing some of its best baseball by the end of last year. The Penguins won 12 of their final 16 games of the regular season, which included a stretch that saw them win eight straight games at one point — YSU’s longest ...

YSU bowling squad sets sights high

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The Youngstown State bowling team will continue the spring portion of its schedule this weekend when it heads to Jonesboro, Ark., to take part in the highly competitive Mid-Winter Invitational. Ranked second in the nation in the most recent Division I coaches poll, head ...