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YSU Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced and Delayed Due to COVID-19

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

By Jordan Boitnott After a long wait, the Horizon League announced the league schedule for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team Nov. 4. The season was initially planned to start Nov. 27 at home against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, until a positive COVID-19 test derailed plans Monday. According to YSUSports,…

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Women’s Basketball Team Holds First Official Practice

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

By Kyle Wills The Youngstown State University women’s basketball team held an energetic and high-effort first official practice Oct. 14 as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team had been working out together on a limited basis since Aug. 31, and Oct. 14 was the first official day of…

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YSU Baseball Adds 3 New Transfers

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

By Jordan Boitnott Youngstown State University baseball announced three new transfers will be joining the team this season. The transfers are relief pitchers Alex Cardona, Conner Johnson and Andrew Russell. Dan Bertolini, YSU baseball head coach, said the team needed to add pitching this offseason. “We knew this was going…

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Pars For Penguins

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

By Samantha Smith Throughout October, Youngstown State University’s Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center partnered up with the Henry Stambaugh Golf Course to let students participate in some physical activity during these virtual times. The rec center held the event, Pars for Penguins, in the past, but only for one…

This Week in YSU Sports: Women’s 2012 Soccer Team

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

By Ben Luli The Youngstown State University Women’s 2012 soccer team is the most successful in program history. They tallied eight wins during the season, a program record. The Penguins also posted a 3-4 record in the Horizon League. The 2012 season is the last season the team played their…

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The Battle of Recruiting During a Pandemic

October 29, 2020October 28, 2020

By Jordan Boitnott Every sport has to adapt to the new reality the virus has created. Some handle the recruiting process differently than others. Youngstown State University baseball coach Dan Bertolini accurately summarized the consensus view, according to the other coaches. “It is a massive, massive problem. I mean, it…

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YSU Basketball Update

This Week in YSU Sports History

Alumni Sports Reporters Reflect

Student Athletes Mentor Local Kids

Q&A With Jambar Alumna Chelsea Powell

2019-2020 Men’s Basketball in Review

YSU Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced and Delayed Due to COVID-19

Women’s Basketball Team Holds First Official Practice

YSU Baseball Adds 3 New Transfers

Pars For Penguins

This Week in YSU Sports: Women’s 2012 Soccer Team

The Battle of Recruiting During a Pandemic