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 stride ...

Correction In Wednesday’s edition, a Niles girls soccer story stated that Jazmine Smith scored for the Red Dragons in a regional semifinal against Fairview. Cali Rodgers scored in the second half, finishing with two goals, including a hard-shot goal in the first half to get the Dragons on ...

YOUNGSTOWN — It certainly didn’t feel like an exhibition game on Wednesday night. With plenty of history between Youngstown State and Akron, the energy on the floor was palpable between the two nearby programs, as the Penguins tipped off the 2025-26 season with a splash. After trailing by ...

YOUNGSTOWN — At the end of last season, Youngstown State found itself right on the cusp of making history. The Penguins came up short of an NCAA tournament bid by falling in the Horizon League championship game, but that only fueled YSU’s mission this offseason. The coaching staff ...

Ebony HOF tickets available The Ebony Lifeline Sports Hall of Fame will conduct its 25th induction banquet at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown on Friday. In addition to picking up tickets at Black’s Funeral Home, tickets can also be purchased at the door. Tickets cost $45, and the ...