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Youngstown Penguins begin five-day road trip at Oakland Thursday night

By YSU Communication
Youngstown State (12-13, 5-9) starts a five-day road trip at Oakland’s OU Credit Union O’Rena Thursday, then faces Detroit Mercy at Calihan Hall Sunday on ESPN+.
Youngstown State (12-13, 5-9) starts a five-day road trip at Oakland’s OU Credit Union O’Rena Thursday, then faces Detroit Mercy at Calihan Hall Sunday on ESPN+. YSU Communications

Setting the Scene

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team (12-13, 5-9 Horizon League) begins a five-day, two-road trip when it visits Oakland, Thursday, Feb. 12. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the OU Credit Union O’Rena and the game will be aired on 570 WKBN and ESPN+.

Up Next

Youngstown State stays on the road for a matchup against Horizon League member Detroit Mercy Sunday, Feb. 15. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall in Detroit, Mich., and the game will be aired on 570 WKBN and ESPN+.

Last Time Out

Youngstown State erased an 11-point halftime deficit and built a nine-point second-half lead but suffered a 72-66 setback to Robert Morris on Feb. 7 at Zidian Family Arena. Senior Cris Carroll scored 13 of his team-high 20 points in the second half to lead the Penguins while Bryson Dawkins poured in 16 points and Tae Blackshear added 12 points with four 3-pointers.

A Win Would...

Improve YSU’s record to 13-13 overall and 6-9 mark in the Horizon League. Give YSU 4-7 road record this season. Mark Youngstown State’s 15th win over the Golden Grizzlies and its second straight win at the OU Credit Union O’Rena. Be Youngstown State’s fifth win over the OU Credit Union Arena. Mark Ethan Faulkner‘s 34th career win and third win over Oakland.