YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Horizon LeagueD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Youngstown State's women's basketball program operates out of Beeghly Center in a city with 282,651 residents, drawing from a university of 11,076 students established in 1908. Coach Melissa Jackson oversees a 12-player roster that finished 19-8 overall, including a 11-4 conference record that places them competitively within the Horizon League structure. The Penguins maintained strong home performance at 10-4 while posting a solid 9-4 mark on the road.

Scoring efficiency defines Jackson's system, with Youngstown State averaging 67.0 points per game while holding opponents to 57.3, a 9.7-point differential that reflects disciplined defensive principles. That point-per-game margin demonstrates the program's focus on limiting opposition scoring rather than pursuing high-tempo offensive systems. The combination of ball control and defensive intensity throughout a 12-player rotation provided flexibility across Horizon League competition.

KEY FACTS

SchoolYoungstown State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceHorizon League
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationYoungstown, Ohio
VenueBeeghly Center
Head CoachMelissa Jackson

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
20Brooke AdkinsG
50Sarah BakerF
5Hayden BarrierG
22Faith BurchF
2Danielle CameronG
21Sophia GregoryF
7Paulina HernandezF
4Erica KingG
12Dacia LewandowskiG
24Bella SamzG
14Casey SantoroG
44Ashlynn Van TassellF

SEASON RECORD

25-10

Overall

14-5

Home

11-5

Away

16-5

Conference

66.4 PPG / 57.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Thiel TomcatsW 104-33
Nov 8North Dakota Fighting HawksW 65-58
Nov 12Michigan State SpartansL 52-96
Nov 16Bucknell BisonW 60-53
Nov 20Mercyhurst LakersW 64-50
Nov 25Toledo RocketsL 65-69
Nov 30Akron ZipsW 90-63
Dec 6Milwaukee PanthersW 68-56
Dec 7Green Bay PhoenixL 47-56
Dec 16Wright State RaidersW 65-46
Dec 19Florida International PanthersL 61-78
Dec 20Massachusetts MinutewomenW 72-69
Dec 29Cleveland State VikingsW 70-63
Dec 31Salem University TigersW 97-20
Jan 5Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 81-58
Jan 9Northern Kentucky NorseL 49-61
Jan 10Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsW 58-54
Jan 15Wright State RaidersW 78-67
Jan 17IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 52-61
Jan 21Robert Morris ColonialsL 40-55
Jan 25Cleveland State VikingsW 61-38
Jan 30Detroit Mercy TitansW 69-53
Jan 31Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 72-60
Feb 5Milwaukee PanthersW 79-48
Feb 7Green Bay PhoenixL 51-54
Feb 11Robert Morris ColonialsW 69-62
Feb 15IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 69-65
Feb 19Northern Kentucky NorseW 75-55
Feb 21Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsW 76-71
Feb 25Detroit Mercy TitansW 72-60
Mar 5Wright State RaidersW 76-60
Mar 9Cleveland State VikingsW 60-55
Mar 10Green Bay PhoenixL 49-57
Mar 24Maryland Eastern Shore HawksW 61-42
Mar 27Marshall Thundering HerdL 46-72

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Youngstown State Women's Basketball compete in?
Youngstown State Penguins Women's Basketball competes in the Horizon League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Youngstown State play women's basketball home games?
Youngstown State Women's Basketball plays home games at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH.
Who is the head coach of Youngstown State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Youngstown State Penguins Women's Basketball is Melissa Jackson.
When was Youngstown State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Youngstown State Women's Basketball is not currently available.