Youngstown State Defeats Green Bay in Close Contest
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center
Youngstown State Penguins 88, Green Bay Phoenix 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Green Bay Phoenix vs Youngstown State Penguins?
Youngstown State Penguins beat Green Bay Phoenix 88-81 at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Green Bay Phoenix vs Youngstown State Penguins?
Youngstown State Penguins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -355 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup, the Youngstown State Penguins secured a victory over the Green Bay Phoenix with a final score of 88-81. This game was held at the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on January 22, 2026. The fixture was particularly noteworthy as it showcased two teams with contrasting recent forms, with Youngstown State looking to improve their standings after a challenging stretch.
Youngstown State entered the game with a home record of 10-11 and had struggled recently, posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, which included a two-game losing streak. They averaged 81.3 points scored per game while allowing 75.4 points. In their previous five games, they managed only one victory, with an average of 81.6 points scored and 79.8 points allowed. Their last few outings included losses to the Cleveland State Vikings and Wright State Raiders, both in away games, with scores of 78-80 and 83-93, respectively. At home, they had a record of 3-3 in their last six games.
On the other hand, the Green Bay Phoenix came into the game with an away record of 11-10 and had been performing better recently, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, though they were on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 74.6 points scored and allowed 75.5 points in that stretch. In their last five games, they had a record of 4-1, scoring an average of 77.0 points while allowing 74.8 points. Their most recent game ended in a loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, where they were defeated 63-88.
The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, with Youngstown State winning both encounters. In their first meeting on January 19, 2025, Youngstown State triumphed 73-69 in Green Bay, and later on February 23, 2025, they secured an 81-77 victory at home. This history may have added an extra layer of motivation for both teams heading into this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting that both teams were at full strength for this important contest. The market had Youngstown State favored to win, with a spread of -7.5, and the total set at 139.5 points, according to DraftKings. The odds indicated a strong belief in Youngstown State's ability to secure a win at home, with a moneyline of -355 for the Penguins and +280 for the Phoenix.
Conditions for the game were not detailed, but typically, home court advantage plays a significant role in college basketball, which may have benefited Youngstown State. Viewers were treated to a competitive game that saw both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their offensive capabilities.
As the game progressed, Youngstown State maintained a slight edge, with key free throws in the latter stages sealing their victory. Notably, C.J. O'Hara contributed significantly to the scoring in the second half, including crucial free throws that helped extend Youngstown's lead. The Penguins' ability to convert from the free-throw line in the closing moments proved vital, as they made several key shots to keep Green Bay at bay.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of Youngstown State as they bounced back from recent struggles and demonstrated their offensive prowess against a competitive Green Bay team. The Penguins will look to build on this victory as they continue through the season, while Green Bay will need to regroup and address their recent challenges.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | YSU -7.5 | 139.5 o -110 / u -110 | Green Bay Phoenix +280 · Youngstown State Penguins -355 |
Leaders
- PointsCris Carroll34Youngstown State Penguins
- AssistsJason Nelson6Youngstown State Penguins
- ReboundsCris Carroll7Youngstown State Penguins
- PointsC.J. O'Hara22Green Bay Phoenix
- AssistsPreston Ruedinger5Green Bay Phoenix
- ReboundsPreston Ruedinger6Green Bay Phoenix
Recent form
Youngstown State Penguins
Last 10: 3-7Streak L281.3 scored · 75.4 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L78-80at Cleveland State VikingsJan 17
- L83-93at Wright State RaidersJan 16
- W99-61vs Bryant & Stratton (OH) BobcatsJan 9
- 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
Green Bay Phoenix
Last 10: 7-3Streak L174.6 scored · 75.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- L63-88vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 18
- W88-73at Cleveland State VikingsJan 16
- W80-78vs Northern Kentucky NorseJan 11
- W75-59vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 10
- W79-76vs Milwaukee PanthersJan 6
- W72-54at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 1
- L79-102at Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 23
- W67-64vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 18
- W85-75at IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 11
- L58-86at Wright State RaidersDec 7
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 | Green Bay Phoenix | Youngstown State Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 27-54 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 16-36 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 44 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 18-22 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 18 |
| Assists | 12 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 22 |
| Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-60Cris Carroll makes 26-foot three point jumper (Drew King assists)
- 2nd Half48-60C.J. O'Hara makes layup
- 2nd Half48-63Cris Carroll makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rich Rolf assists)
- 2nd Half50-63C.J. O'Hara makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-63C.J. O'Hara makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half52-66Cris Carroll makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bryson Dawkins assists)
- 2nd Half54-66Marcus Hall makes layup (C.J. O'Hara assists)
- 2nd Half54-67Rich Rolf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-67Marcus Hall makes driving layup (Justin Allen assists)
- 2nd Half58-67Justin Allen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-69Bryson Dawkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-72Jaiden Haynes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jason Nelson assists)
- 2nd Half59-72Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-72Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-72Keegan Van Kauwenberg makes driving layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half62-73Jason Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73C.J. O'Hara makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-76Bryson Dawkins makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jaiden Haynes assists)
- 2nd Half65-76C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-78Cris Carroll makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-78Marcus Hall makes layup
- 2nd Half69-78Preston Ruedinger makes layup
- 2nd Half69-79Drew King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-80Drew King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-80Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-80Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-81Drew King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-82Drew King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-82C.J. O'Hara makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-83Cris Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-84Cris Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-84C.J. O'Hara makes layup
- 2nd Half76-84C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-85Rich Rolf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-86Rich Rolf makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-86Preston Ruedinger makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half79-87Cris Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-88Cris Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-88C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-88C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Youngstown State Penguins, below favours Green Bay Phoenix.
Venue
- Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly CenterYoungstown, OH
- Attendance1721
- OfficialsEarl Walton, Keith Kimble, Anthony Burris
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