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YSU drops heartbreaker to Wright State in overtime 78-76

YOUNGSTOWN — In Youngstown State’s first meeting with Wright State on Jan. 12, the Raiders were a matchup nightmare for the Penguins. To compensate this time around, YSU implemented a 2-3 zone in practice this week and played more zone than they have in any other game this season. ...

Penguins explode in second half for 93-71 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne

YOUNGSTOWN — After digging itself out of an early hole, Youngstown State put the pedal to the metal in the second half. Facing a tight game at halftime, Penguins exploded for 51 points in the second half to pull away for a 93-71 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night at Zidian ...

Schmidt discusses broadcast career at YSU and 700th game

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — For the past 23 years, Robb Schmidt has sat in his familiar courtside seat serving as the eyes and ears of his listening audience as he broadcasts Youngstown State University’s men’s basketball games. With 698 games safely tucked away in his memory bank, his 699th ...

In return to hometown, Maxey stars in YSU’s win over Detroit Mercy

DETROIT — The city of Detroit has a special place in Juwan Maxey’s heart. The Youngstown State junior guard grew up not too far from Detroit Mercy’s campus and played high school basketball just down the road at Renaissance, where he was named All-City three times and scored more than ...

Former YSU receiver Oliver makes his mark as a rookie

After a record-breaking final season at Youngstown State in 2023, Bryce Oliver went to work in pursuit of a long-time dream — a career in the NFL. Despite going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Penguins alum was offered an undrafted free agent contract with the Tennessee Titans and he ...