The Youngstown State Penguins (9-10, 2-6 Horizon League) will try to end a three-game road losing streak when they take on the Cleveland State Vikings (5-14, 1-7 Horizon League) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Wolstein Center. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State
- Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Game time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Youngstown State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.3 |
132 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.9 |
190 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
185 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.9 |
172 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.4 |
271 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
109 |
Cleveland State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.7 |
223 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
46.0 |
298 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.4 |
286 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
288 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
315 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
230 |
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Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State Stat Insights
Points
- The Penguins are averaging 79.8 points, 5.3 fewer than the Vikings concede.
- When Youngstown State scores more than 85.1, it has a record of 5-0.
- When Cleveland State concedes less than 79.8 points, it is 3-2.
- The Vikings' 79.1 points per game are 6.8 more than the Penguins give up.
- When posting more than 72.3 points, Cleveland State is 4-8.
- Youngstown State is 8-4 when it allows less than 79.1 points.
- The Penguins have outscored opponents by 143 points this season (7.5 per game), but the Vikings have been outscored by 115 points (6.0 per game).
Shooting
- The Penguins are making 46.3% of their shots from the field, just 0.3% higher than the Vikings concede to opponents (46.0%).
- Youngstown State has a 6-4 straight-up record when shooting better than 46.0% from the field.
- The Vikings' 44.7% shooting percentage from the field is only 0.8% higher than the Penguins have conceded.
- This season Cleveland State is 5-5 when the team shoots over 43.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Penguins average 32.9 rebounds, 2.5 more than the Vikings' average.
- Youngstown State is 7-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Cleveland State is 1-10 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Penguins average 10.7 offensive boards, topping the Vikings by 1.3 per contest.
- The Penguins are 5-6 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Vikings are 3-10 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Youngstown State is +2.0 rebounds per game, but Cleveland State is -2.7.
Youngstown State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/22/2026 |
Green Bay |
Home |
| 1/24/2026 |
Milwaukee |
Home |
| 1/30/2026 |
IU Indianapolis |
Home |
Cleveland State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/21/2026 |
Wright State |
Away |
| 1/30/2026 |
Green Bay |
Away |
| 2/1/2026 |
Milwaukee |
Away |