FAIRBORN, Ohio — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, Youngstown State triumphed over Wright State with a score of 80-70. Ty Harper was a key contributor for Youngstown, finishing the game with 16 points after shooting 5 for 8 from the field, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, and going 3 of 4 from the charity stripe. The Penguins, now sitting at 7-5 overall and 3-0 in the Horizon League, had several other players stepping up as well, with Jason Nelson contributing 15 points, hitting 5 of 10 shots and sinking 3 of 4 free throws. Both Gabe Dynes and Cris Carroll chipped in with 10 points each, rounding out a strong team performance.

On the other side of the court, Wright State was led by Jack Doumbia, who had a standout performance with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks. Alex Huibregste supported the effort with 15 points while Brandon Noel recorded a double-double, adding 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Raiders. Wright State now holds a record of 7-6 overall and 1-2 within the conference.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday, with Youngstown State traveling to face South Carolina Upstate and Wright State heading to Eastern Michigan for their next games.