Green Bay Phoenix Dominates Youngstown State Penguins 85-63
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Resch Center
Green Bay Phoenix 85, Youngstown State Penguins 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Green Bay Phoenix?
Green Bay Phoenix beat Youngstown State Penguins 85-63 at Resch Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Youngstown State Penguins vs Green Bay Phoenix?
Green Bay Phoenix were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
The Green Bay Phoenix secured a decisive victory over the Youngstown State Penguins, winning 85-63 at the Resch Center. This matchup was particularly significant as it marked a turnaround for the Phoenix, who had struggled in their previous encounters against the Penguins, losing all three of their last meetings. The win not only improved Green Bay's record to 18-14 but also showcased their offensive capabilities, averaging 76.3 points over their last ten games and scoring 85 points in this contest.
In recent form, Green Bay had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 76.3 points and allowing 75.0 points per game. They were coming off a loss to the Detroit Mercy Titans, which had ended a brief two-game home winning streak. Youngstown State, on the other hand, had a slightly better record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 78.4 points while allowing 73.1 points. However, they were also coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Panthers, which halted their momentum after a win against Northern Kentucky.
When comparing home and away performances, Green Bay had a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while Youngstown State had a 2-2 record in their last four away games. This fixture was crucial for both teams as they aimed to improve their standings in the league.
The Phoenix's recent form against the Penguins had been unfavorable, with Green Bay losing their last three matchups, including a close contest earlier in the season where they fell 81-88 on January 22, 2026. The historical performance added an extra layer of intrigue to this game, as the Phoenix sought to break their losing streak against Youngstown State.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this important matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Green Bay favored by 1.5 points and a total set at 141.5. The odds suggested a competitive game, reflecting the tight nature of their previous meetings.
The conditions at the Resch Center were favorable for basketball, providing a solid atmosphere for the home team to capitalize on their home-court advantage. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Phoenix, highlighted by multiple scoring plays in the second half that extended their lead. Notable moments included Justin Allen's impressive six-foot dunk and a series of free throws by Marcus Hall that contributed to the final score.
Overall, this victory not only boosted Green Bay's confidence but also marked a significant moment in their season as they look to build on this performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GB -1.5 | 141.5 o -110 / u -110 | Youngstown State Penguins -102 · Green Bay Phoenix -118 |
Leaders
- PointsJustin Allen22Green Bay Phoenix
- AssistsPreston Ruedinger7Green Bay Phoenix
- ReboundsPreston Ruedinger8Green Bay Phoenix
- PointsCris Carroll22Youngstown State Penguins
- AssistsJason Nelson5Youngstown State Penguins
- ReboundsCris Carroll4Youngstown State Penguins
Recent form
Green Bay Phoenix
Last 10: 5-5Streak L176.3 scored · 75 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L70-74at Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 22
- W73-68at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 21
- L72-75at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 15
- W76-59vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 13
- W76-63vs Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 7
- W87-84at Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 5
- L75-83vs Wright State RaidersFeb 1
- L82-89vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 31
- W71-67at Robert Morris ColonialsJan 24
- L81-88at Youngstown State PenguinsJan 22
Youngstown State Penguins
Last 10: 6-4Streak L178.4 scored · 73.1 allowed per game2-2 away
- L65-78at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 26
- W64-58vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 22
- W106-82vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 18
- L70-76at Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 15
- W86-82at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 13
- L66-72vs Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 7
- W90-61at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 5
- W85-76vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 30
- L64-65vs Milwaukee PanthersJan 24
- W88-81vs Green Bay PhoenixJan 22
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 | Youngstown State Penguins | Green Bay Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-60 | 34-57 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 3-10 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 30 |
| Free throws | 9-15 | 14-16 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 35 |
| Assists | 13 | 16 |
| Steals | 2 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 62 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-48Preston Ruedinger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-48Vlad Salaridze makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cris Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half38-49C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-50C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-50Cris Carroll makes 5-foot jumper (Jason Nelson assists)
- 2nd Half40-52C.J. O'Hara makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-52Cris Carroll makes 2-foot jumper (Jason Nelson assists)
- 2nd Half42-54Preston Ruedinger makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Ramel Bethea assists)
- 2nd Half42-55Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-56Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-56Cris Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-56Cris Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-59Preston Ruedinger makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ramel Bethea assists)
- 2nd Half44-61Vukasin Todorovic makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half44-63Vukasin Todorovic makes layup (Justin Allen assists)
- 2nd Half45-63Bryson Dawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-63Bryson Dawkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-63Cris Carroll makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-63Bryson Dawkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-65Marcus Hall makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-65Cris Carroll makes 27-foot three point jumper (Vlad Salaridze assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-67Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-69C.J. O'Hara makes layup
- 2nd Half55-69Vlad Salaridze makes driving layup (Drew King assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Drew King makes layup
- 2nd Half57-71Justin Allen makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half57-72Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-73C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-74C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-76Caden Wilkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-76Vlad Salaridze makes layup (Jason Nelson assists)
- 2nd Half60-76Vlad Salaridze makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-78Justin Allen makes 6-foot dunk (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half60-80Justin Allen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-81Marcus Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-82Marcus Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-84Rob Stroud makes layup
- 2nd Half60-85Brady Fitzgerald makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-85Tae Blackshear makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cam Polak assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Green Bay Phoenix, below favours Youngstown State Penguins.
Venue
- Resch CenterAshwaubenon, WI
- Attendance2438
- OfficialsDavid Cronin, Kenneth Moreland, John Washo
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