SPARTANBURG, S.C.
In an exciting matchup, Youngstown State secured a 72-64 victory over South Carolina Upstate on Saturday, highlighted by Nico Galette’s impressive performance, scoring 20 points.
Alongside his scoring, Galette contributed three steals to help the Penguins, who now hold an 8-5 record.
EJ Farmer also made significant contributions, tallying 11 points with an efficient shooting performance of 3 for 9 from the field and a perfect 5 for 5 from the charity stripe, while also grabbing six rebounds.
Ty Harper added to the team’s efforts with nine points, hitting 3 of 6 attempts, including one shot from three-point range.
This victory marked the sixth consecutive win for the Penguins, demonstrating their rising performance.
On the other hand, the Spartans, who currently sit with a record of 4-11, were spearheaded by Mister Dean, who recorded an outstanding 23 points, along with seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Supporting Dean, Breylin Garcia scored 16 points and pulled down six rebounds for South Carolina Upstate, while Karmani Gregory contributed nine points, five assists, and recorded three steals, despite the team’s loss.