YSU men’s basketball schedule
YOUNGSTOWN — Five teams that made the 2009 NCAA Tournament, three opponents that finished in the ESPN/USA Today Top 25 Poll, games against members of the Big East Conference and Atlantic-10 Conference and 15 home contests highlight the 2009-10 Youngstown State men’s basketball schedule, Head Coach Jerry Slocum announced on Wednesday.
“Again our staff has has put together a very tough and exciting schedule,” Slocum said. “With five teams that made the NCAA Tournament last season and seven teams with 20 plus wins, our schedule will challenge us in the non-conference and will prepare us for another difficult Horizon League season.
“I also think we have a very fan-friendly schedule with 15 home games at Beeghly Center.”
The Penguins open the 2009-10 campaign at NCAA Sweet 16 participant Xavier on Friday, Nov. 13, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The home slate begins Sunday, Nov. 15, against Hiram and Wednesday, Nov. 18, against Kent State, who made the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.