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YSU Basketball Update

January 21, 2021February 3, 2021

By Jordan Boitnott Over the holiday break, Youngstown State University men’s and women’s basketball teams began the 2020-2021 seasons. However, the women started their season late. According to YSU Sports website, “a member of the team’s Tier 1 bubble tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 10.” As a result, the…

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Student Athletes Mentor Local Kids

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

By Joseph Chapman This semester, Youngstown State University Athletics partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley and the Youngstown Community Initiative to Reduce Violence through a mentorship program. Athletes across all sports at YSU joined the program to share knowledge with local children. Antoine Cook, junior psychology major…

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Q&A With Jambar Alumna Chelsea Powell

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

By Jordan Boitnott Chelsea Powell, a 2010 Youngstown State University graduate and former Jambar editor-in-chief, had a unique experience this NBA season. Powell was able to spend the season inside the NBA bubble. Powell is a game presentation director for the Washington Wizards. A game presentation director is part of…

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2019-2020 Men’s Basketball in Review

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

By Ben Luli Youngstown State University men’s basketball had a season to remember after the conclusion of the 2019-2020 campaign. The Penguins finished the season with an overall record of 18-15, their most wins since 2012-2013, and tied for fourth most in YSU’s Division I history. They also compiled a…

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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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NCAA Football Franchise Makes Shocking Return

Penguins Sweep the Mastodons

This Week In YSU History: Former Penguins in the Super Bowl

Women’s Bowling Finishes Fifth in Dallas

Dunn Dunn Dunn: Senior Player Dominates the Court

YSU Basketball Sees Mixed Results

YSU Basketball Update

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