YOUNGSTOWN — With 10 days until the 2025 season kicks off, there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the air around Stambaugh Stadium when it comes to Youngstown State’s defense. Last season, the Penguins ranked near the bottom of the FCS in yards allowed per play, rushing defense and ...

NILES — It’s more than just a bit ironic to hear Mahoning Valley Scrappers infielder Tommy Rover suggest that he feels comfortable playing at Eastwood Field. Even Rover chuckles a little when referring to the ballpark as “home.” While Rover may have adapted to playing baseball in ...

POLAND — The recent weather sure says “baseball”. With the school year looming, Youngstown State’s baseball program held their annual Golf extravaganza Monday morning on a warm Monday afternoon at the Lake Club in Poland. This year’s event included appearances by former major ...

YOUNGSTOWN — With less than three weeks till its season opener against Mercyhurst, Youngstown State continues to work through its preseason preparation. On Saturday, the Penguins got a taste of their progress, as YSU held its first intersquad scrimmage of fall camp. “I saw some good ...

YSU’s Kilpatrick on award watch list Youngstown State senior punter Brendon Kilpatrick (Lakeview), the 2024 FCS Punter of the Year, is one of 11 candidates on the preseason Watch List to win the 2025 award the Augusta Sports Council announced on Friday. The 11 candidates on the list ...

Locals among scholars honored NORMAN, Okla. — Four Youngstown State men’s golf student-athletes have been honored as 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced on Tuesday. The quartet of Penguins recognized ...