NCAAB · Final

Youngstown State Dominates Bryant & Stratton 99-61

Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM ET · Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center

Youngstown State Penguins 99, Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats vs Youngstown State Penguins?

Youngstown State Penguins beat Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats 99-61 at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on January 9, 2026.

In an impressive display of basketball, the Youngstown State Penguins secured a decisive 99-61 victory over the Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats at the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center. This win marks a significant turnaround for the Penguins, who had been struggling with a four-game losing streak prior to this matchup.

Youngstown State entered the game with a home record of 4-3 and an overall record of 9-9. Their recent form had been concerning, as they had lost their last four games, including a narrow defeat to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons just a day before this contest. In those last ten games, the Penguins averaged 78.7 points scored per game while allowing 70.7 points, but their recent performances had seen a dip, with the last five games yielding an average of 74.6 points scored and 77.6 points allowed.

On the other side, Bryant & Stratton (OH) faced a challenging matchup against a team looking to break out of its slump. While the block does not provide a detailed record for the Bobcats, their performance against a formidable opponent like Youngstown State was always going to be a test. The Penguins capitalized on their home advantage, showcasing their ability to perform well on their own court.

The game unfolded with Youngstown State taking control early and never looking back. They built a significant lead, leading 90-55 at one point in the second half. Key plays included a 27-foot three-point jumper by Bryson Dawkins and a series of layups from players like Brian Gillespie and Tae Blackshear, which contributed to the Penguins' commanding score. The final scoring plays saw a mix of impressive long-range shots and close-range finishes, underscoring Youngstown State's offensive prowess.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. This aspect likely played a role in Youngstown State's ability to execute their game plan effectively.

The market had priced Youngstown State as the clear favorite with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure a victory against the Bobcats. Conditions in the arena were presumably favorable for a home game, contributing to the Penguins' strong performance.

As the game concluded, Youngstown State demonstrated their potential to bounce back from recent struggles, and the victory could serve as a catalyst for improved performances in the future. Fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if this dominant win can help the Penguins regain their momentum in the season ahead.

Leaders

PointsBryson Dawkins21Youngstown State Penguins
AssistsDrew King7Youngstown State Penguins
ReboundsVlad Salaridze13Youngstown State Penguins
PointsGreg Thurman12Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats
AssistsDondi Harper5Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats
ReboundsPhillip Byrd8Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats

Recent form

Youngstown State Penguins

Last 10: 5-5Streak L478.7 scored · 70.7 allowed per game4-3 at home

L69-71vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 8
L79-94at Northern Kentucky NorseJan 4
L83-85vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 1
L68-73vs Detroit Mercy TitansDec 29
W74-65vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 20
L77-80at Robert Morris ColonialsDec 18
W103-52vs Thiel TomcatsDec 14
W78-55at IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 6
W69-68vs Wright State RaidersDec 3
W87-64vs Chicago State CougarsNov 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17

Box score

Stat	Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats	Youngstown State Penguins
Field goals	27-71	33-63
Field goal %	38	52
Three-pointers	5-18	14-30
Three-point %	28	47
Free throws	2-7	19-27
Free throw %	29	70
Rebounds	32	50
Offensive rebounds	14	17
Defensive rebounds	18	33
Assists	8	19
Steals	4	5
Blocks	5	6
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	14
Fast-break points	10	21
Points in the paint	34	38
Fouls	20	11
Largest lead	0	38
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-54Kenji Ward-Sims makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half26-56Bryson Dawkins makes layup (Drew King assists)
2nd Half26-59Imanuel Zorgvol makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half27-59Adeboye Akinode makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-62Cris Carroll makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rich Rolf assists)
2nd Half29-62Adeboye Akinode makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half29-65Rich Rolf makes 26-foot three point jumper (Drew King assists)
2nd Half29-67Bryson Dawkins makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half31-67Tareeq Roper makes 13-foot hook shot
2nd Half33-67Greg Thurman makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half33-68Cris Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-69Cris Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-69Adeboye Akinode makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half35-72Tae Blackshear makes 27-foot three point jumper (Drew King assists)
2nd Half37-72Detric Hearst makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half39-72Sam Whitaker III makes 4-foot jumper (Tareeq Roper assists)
2nd Half39-73Bryson Dawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-74Bryson Dawkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-74Tareeq Roper makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half41-76Bryson Dawkins makes driving layup
2nd Half44-76Greg Thurman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tareeq Roper assists)
2nd Half46-76Tareeq Roper makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-77Shaheed Solebo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-77Tareeq Roper makes 29-foot three point jumper (Sam Whitaker III assists)
2nd Half49-79Tae Blackshear makes layup (Vlad Salaridze assists)
2nd Half49-81Rich Rolf makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-83Drew King makes layup (Vlad Salaridze assists)
2nd Half51-83Greg Thurman makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half51-85Vlad Salaridze makes layup (Derrick Anderson assists)
2nd Half53-85Dondi Harper makes driving layup
2nd Half53-87Derrick Anderson makes layup (Vlad Salaridze assists)
2nd Half55-87Dondi Harper makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-90Bryson Dawkins makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shaheed Solebo assists)
2nd Half57-90Brian Gillespie makes layup (Dondi Harper assists)
2nd Half57-92Derrick Anderson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half57-94Tae Blackshear makes layup (Shaheed Solebo assists)
2nd Half59-94Tareeq Roper makes driving layup
2nd Half59-97Shaheed Solebo makes 30-foot three point jumper (Derrick Anderson assists)
2nd Half61-97Kevin Siakam makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half61-99Cam Polak makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Youngstown State Penguins, below favours Bryant & Stratton (OH) Bobcats.