In a closely contested matchup on Sunday, Youngstown State emerged victorious against Green Bay with a final score of 73-69. The standout performer for the Penguins was Cris Carroll, who contributed significantly with 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds, helping propel his team’s performance.

Nico Galette also made a noteworthy impact on the game, scoring 17 points. He shot 6 for 15 from the field but struggled from three-point range, going 0 for 4. However, he made up for it at the free-throw line, converting 5 of 7 attempts, and he also recorded 10 rebounds. Jason Nelson added depth to the Penguins’ scoring with 11 points, shooting 5 for 12 overall and 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.

On the other side, the Phoenix were led by Yonatan Levy, who managed to score 18 points in the losing effort. Ryan Wade contributed 14 points, while Jeremiah Johnson provided additional support with 12 points along with seven rebounds. With this defeat, Green Bay extended its current losing streak to a daunting 15 games.

The Penguins now improve their standings to 12 wins against 8 losses, maintaining a 7-3 record in the Horizon League. In contrast, Green Bay struggles at 2 wins and 18 losses, still searching for their first win in league play with an 0-9 record.