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Youngstown State faces Western Michigan on 3-game win streak

Dec. 08, 2023 03:47 AM EST

Youngstown State Penguins (6-3, 2-0 Horizon League) at Western Michigan Broncos (2-6) Kalamazoo, Michigan; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State aims to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Penguins take on Western Michigan. The...

The GOP's slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy's retirement

Dec. 07, 2023 16:41 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson's margin for error in getting Republican priorities through the House is getting slimmer, complicating future votes and magnifying the ability of individual lawmakers to force concessions. Republicans had just a 222-213 margin before...

Youngstown State earns 78-72 win against Ohio

Dec. 06, 2023 22:55 PM EST

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Rush's 19 points helped Youngstown State defeat Ohio 78-72 on Wednesday night. Rush also added six rebounds for the Penguins (6-3). Damiree Burns added 14 points while going 6 of 9 from the field, and he also had 11 rebounds and three blocks. Brett...

Ohio plays Youngstown State following James' 21-point game

Dec. 06, 2023 03:49 AM EST

Youngstown State Penguins (5-3, 2-0 Horizon League) at Ohio Bobcats (5-2) Athens, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -8.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ohio hosts the Youngstown State Penguins after Elmore James scored 21...

Ohio hosts Youngstown State following James' 21-point outing

Dec. 05, 2023 03:45 AM EST

Youngstown State Penguins (5-3, 2-0 Horizon League) at Ohio Bobcats (5-2) Athens, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio faces the Youngstown State Penguins after Elmore James scored 21 points in Ohio's 74-73 win over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. ...

Davis' 3 TDs power FCS No. 1 South Dakota State in 41-0 shutout of Mercer

Dec. 02, 2023 17:41 PM EST

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Isaiah Davis ran for three touchdowns, including a 42-yard dash to open the second half, and top-seeded South Dakota State turned in a dominant performance to shutout Mercer 41-0 Saturday in a Football Championship Series second-round game. The defending...

Watkins, Jackson both run for two TDs, Villanova tops Youngstown State 45-28 in FCS playoffs

Dec. 02, 2023 15:30 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Connor Watkins and Jalen Jackson both ran for two touchdowns and eighth-seeded Villanova defeated Youngstown State 45-28 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs. Watkins scored on a 1-yard plunge and connected with Jaylan Sanchez on a 64-yard score...

Lovelace and Youngstown State host Robert Morris

Dec. 02, 2023 03:44 AM EST

Youngstown State Penguins (4-3, 1-0 Horizon League) at Robert Morris Colonials (2-5, 0-1 Horizon League) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -3.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State visits...

Lovelace and Youngstown State host Robert Morris

Dec. 01, 2023 04:11 AM EST

Youngstown State Penguins (4-3, 1-0 Horizon League) at Robert Morris Colonials (2-5, 0-1 Horizon League) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State visits the Robert Morris Colonials after John Lovelace Jr. scored 23 points in...

Lovelace's 23 lead Youngstown State past Cleveland State 94-69

Nov. 29, 2023 22:31 PM EST

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — John Lovelace Jr.'s 23 points helped Youngstown State defeat Cleveland State 94-69 on Wednesday night. Lovelace also contributed eight rebounds for the Penguins (4-3). Brett Thompson was 7 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for...