Jarrett discusses 1st season as YSU’s volleyball coach

October 8, 2024

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — As the YSU women’s volleyball program continues to celebrate its Golden Anniversary season, this year’s Penguin squad is a determined group looking to finish on a positive note under the tutelage of first-year head coach Riley Jarrett. Jarrett is a Northeastern Ohio native – she hails from Lorain, was a four-year starter for the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders who ended her career among the program’s top-10 in career hitting percentage, career assists and career assists per set. Jarrett said her hiring as the 11th head coach in program history was ...

Defense finally steps up as YSU survives 21-14 vs. Indiana State

October 5, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Earlier this week, Youngstown State head coach Doug Phillips described the ideal defense for the Penguins. He called it “relentless” — a unit that for 60 minutes of gametime has the ability to get off the field, give the ball back to the offense, force turnovers and ...

Penguins’ defense remains a work in progress as team prepares for Indiana State

October 3, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — On paper, the numbers aren’t kind to Youngstown State’s defense. Through five games, the Penguins are 97th in the FCS in total defense, giving up an average of 424.2 yards per game. YSU is also giving up 8.29 yards per play and 8.26 yards per rush, both of which are at or ...

YSU’s defensive struggles continue in 38-31 loss to Missouri State

September 30, 2024

Youngstown State’s defensive woes continue to plague the Penguins. Despite rallying from a 14-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter, YSU gave up a late touchdown with eight seconds left on Saturday, falling to Missouri State 38-31 in its Missouri Valley Football Conference ...

YSU looks to ‘reset’ heading into MVFC play

September 26, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — With non-conference play now behind it, Youngstown State is looking to reset as it begins Missouri Valley Football Conference play this week. The Penguins have struggled to a 1-3 start in four games against non-league opponents, which has included a pair of gut-wrenching, ...

Jackson’s first season as the YSU women’s basketball coach gets underway

September 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a fresh slate this season for Youngstown State. The Penguins have a new coach, a new roster, a new style of play and even new seats in the Beeghly Center, as they began official practices on Monday in anticipation of the upcoming 2024-25 season. “So excited to be back ...