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YSU lets one get away late, falling in OT 73-68 to IU Indy

YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday was a day of missed opportunities for Youngstown State. With their defense leading the way, the Penguins had chances to build their lead in the second quarter and put the game away after taking a six-point lead at the end of regulation. But after a furious late rally ...

Strollo addresses football staff, revenue share and facilities

YOUNGSTOWN — This past fall, the Youngstown State football team stumbled to a 4-8 record after making the FCS playoffs the previous season. Despite the Penguins falling below expectations, athletic director Ron Strollo told the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator that YSU remains committed to ...

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 ...