During the week, Youngstown State head coach Doug Phillips reiterated the importance of minimizing mistakes if the Penguins were going to have a chance on the road at top-ranked North Dakota State. “You know what you’re going to get. They don’t make mistakes. They wait for you to make ...
YOUNGSTOWN — In addition to talent, money and resources, one of the primary contrasts between Division I college basketball and the lower divisions is the size difference on the floor. The Youngstown State women utilized their height and size advantage to great effect on Monday, as the ...
PITTSBURGH — For almost 16 minutes, Youngstown State looked like the better team on the Petersen Events Center floor against an ACC foe. But fouls began to tally up for the Penguins and Pitt started to settle in with its size and ball pressure. YSU fought till the final whistle, but fell to ...
It was a day to remember for the Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross-country teams, as each program secured Horizon League titles at the Mastodon Cross Country Course in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday. It was the first time in school history that YSU has won men’s and women’s cross-country titles in the same year. The men won their fourth-consecutive Horizon League Cross Country title, becoming just third program in conference history to achieve that feat, joining Notre Dame (1988-1994) and Butler (2002-2011). The Penguins had 50 points, while Oakland placed second, ...
YOUNGSTOWN — In Melissa Jackson’s first season, Youngstown State experienced its share of ups and downs. With a young team, the Penguins battled through multiple injuries to key players throughout the year, as well as season-ending injuries for three players. YSU finished with a 12-19 ...
YOUNGSTOWN — How quickly things can change. Just a couple weeks ago, Youngstown State was working through trying to find more consistency on offense. After the last two games, averaging 45.5 points in wins over Illinois State and Murray State, the Penguins appear to be hitting their ...
