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Penguins flat after big road win

After a resilient, come-from-behind win on the road against Wright State, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team laid an egg at home on Thursday against Valparaiso, losing 78-62.


Freshman Brunner responds to challenge

Her 20 points led Penguins to victory over UIC


YSU looks to build on big win at WSU

The Penguins begin a busy five-day stretch against Valparaiso on Thursday.


Cash out: YSU likely to lose another player

Sarah Cash (knee) is likely to miss the rest of the season.


YSU football team second in final FCS polls

The Penguins (12-4) won four playoff games this season.


James Madison too much for YSU

Early mistakes too much for Penguins to overcome.


YSU overcomes halftime deficit to Wright State

Junior Francisco Santiago scored 18 of his team-high 20 points in the second half.


YSU women falter in overtime at NKU

Mary Dunn led YSU (4-10, 0-3 Horizon League) with 18 points


STILL PENGUIN PROUD

Thousands enjoyed the first- ever FCS championship watch party at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, but not so much the result of the game in which Youngstown State lost to James Madison.


A cold reality for players, fans

By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com frisco, texas It felt like a day to be a Penguin, but in the


YSU players disappointed, but enjoyed the ride

YSU player Cole Kochman of Pittsburgh gets consolation from his father, Curtis, after Saturday’s game in Frisco, Texas.

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FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK

FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK More on the YSU-JMU matchup HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE James


YSU, James Madison meet for FCS title today

This is the game the Youngstown State Penguins have been talking about since spring ball.


Longtime fan recalls attending YSU games since ’91

Elmer Berstling, after recovering from heart surgery, is in Texas today to cheer on the home team


Covelli anticipates capacity crowd for watch party

The Covelli Centre prepares for today’s watch party for the FCS national championship game between Youngstown State University and James Madison University. Three large screens, two jumbotrons and various vendors were being set up Friday.