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The Madness Resumes

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

By Ben Luli The COVID-19 pandemic swept across the nation just over a year ago and canceled many endeavours across all forms of entertainment. The first major sports championships canceled were the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments. Admittedly, “March Madness,” as it is often referenced to, is my favorite…

YSU Athletes Enter Transfer Portal

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

By Kyle Wills Several Youngstown State University athletes have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal over the last few weeks. Notable names include senior Mary Dunn and freshman standout Nneka Obiazor from the women’s basketball team and junior Darius Quisenberry from the men’s basketball team. Antoine Cook, junior defensive end, also…

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Women’s Soccer Changes Approach

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

By Joseph Chapman Although the team didn’t get the chance to play until February, Youngstown State University’s women’s soccer has been fighting for results. The team has a young core of players developing at a steady pace. Sophomore forward Marcella Sizer has already scored three goals in six games, working…

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YSU Football Falls to 0-4

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

By Jordan Boitnott Last week, the Youngstown State University Penguins traveled up north to face No. 8 South Dakota State. They lost in a nail-biter 19-17. The game came down to the last possession as South Dakota State kicked a game-winning field goal with 31 seconds remaining in the fourth…

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Women’s Lacrosse Makes History in 2021

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

By Richie Juliano The Youngstown State University’s women’s lacrosse team debuted their first season in 2021. The lacrosse team played the program’s first game March 5 against the University of Akron. The Penguins lost by just one point, falling 12-11. In lacrosse, players use sticks with loose netting at the…

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Women’s Basketball Playoff Run Cut Short After Two Games

March 4, 2021March 8, 2021

By Kyle Wills Youngstown State University’s women’s basketball team fought off Purdue University Fort Wayne for a 62-59 victory in round one of the 2021 Horizon League Women’s Basketball Championship, on Thursday at the Beeghly Center. All-conference forwards Mary Dunn and Nneka Obiazor were responsible for 46 of the team’s…

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Tennis Teams Discuss New Facility

YSU Kicks Two Players Off the Team

YSU Wins Series Against Wright State

Student. Athlete. CEO: Basketball Player Starts Clothing Line

Football’s Home Game Against UND Rescheduled

Past Penguin Recognizes, Fills Local Need for Indoor Golf Facility

The Madness Resumes

YSU Athletes Enter Transfer Portal

Women’s Soccer Changes Approach

YSU Football Falls to 0-4

Women’s Lacrosse Makes History in 2021

Women’s Basketball Playoff Run Cut Short After Two Games