In a competitive matchup on Wednesday evening, Youngstown State emerged victorious with a 72-58 win over Robert Morris at Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Juwan Maxey stood out for the Penguins, contributing significantly with 16 points, showcasing his sharpshooting by making 5 of 8 attempts from three-point range. This performance helped steer Youngstown State to a record of 4-5 overall and marked their first win in the Horizon League, bringing them to 1-0 in conference play.

Supporting Maxey’s efforts, Jason Nelson added 13 points to the scoreboard, although he struggled somewhat from the field, hitting 4 of 11 shots including an uncharacteristic 0 for 4 from beyond the arc. He did, however, find success at the free-throw line, converting 5 of 6 attempts. Nico Galette also made a notable impact, finishing the game with 12 points and shooting an effective 6 of 10 from the field.

On the other side of the court, the Colonials were led in scoring by Kam Woods, who put up 14 points alongside seven rebounds and five assists. Amarion Dickerson supported his team with a solid performance, contributing 11 points and recording four blocks, while Josh Omojafo rounded out the scoring for Robert Morris with nine points and three steals. The Colonials, now 6-4 on the season, find themselves 0-1 in their conference play.