- Matchup: Youngstown State Penguins vs Green Bay Phoenix
- Event Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Resch Center, Ashwaubenon, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Youngstown State Penguins (15-15) will face off against the Green Bay Phoenix (16-14) at the Resch Center.
In their previous outing, the Youngstown State Penguins fell to Milwaukee, losing 78-65. Both teams recorded 12 fouls each. The Penguins netted 9 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, while Milwaukee had an impressive free throw performance, making 11 of 14 for a shooting percentage of 78.6%. On the boards, Milwaukee secured 31 rebounds (4 offensive, 27 defensive) and provided 12 assists with 11 steals. From a defensive standpoint, Youngstown State allowed Milwaukee to shoot at a 50.9% rate (29 out of 57). The Penguins gathered 25 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive, and successfully converted 7 of 9 free throw attempts (77.8%). Youngstown State concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 43.9% (25 out of 57) while hitting 8 of their 31 three-point shots.
Cris Carroll was a notable contributor in this game, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.0% alongside 1 assist. He played 28 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and scored 13 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
Entering this match, Youngstown State holds a record of 15-15 for the season. The team averages 79.3 points per game (ranked 104th in Division 1) and boasts a field goal success rate of 46.9%. The Penguins have made 35.2% of their three-point attempts (306 out of 870) and 74.2% from the free throw line. On average, Youngstown State secures 35.1 rebounds and completes 449 assists, ranking 80th in the nation for team assists. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 17.5 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Penguins force 12.7 turnovers per game and average 17.0 fouls. The team allows a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4% and ranks 149th in Division 1, giving up an average of 72.8 points per game. Youngstown State’s defense permits a shooting accuracy of 44.5% (775 out of 1,742) and averages 32.7 rebounds per game. They rank 114th in assists allowed with 363 for the season.
In their most recent game, the Green Bay Phoenix faced Detroit, losing 74-70. The Phoenix allowed Detroit to claim 31 rebounds (8 offensive). They hit 38.5% from three-point range, converting 5 out of 13 attempts, and achieved a remarkable free throw rate, making 21 of 22 (95.5%). Detroit shot 42.9% overall (24 out of 56), while the Phoenix matched that with 44.2% (23 out of 52) from the field and sank 8 out of 19 attempts (42.1%) from beyond the arc. They successfully converted 16 free throws for an 88.9% shooting percentage. Detroit committed 16 fouls, leading to 18 free throw attempts for Green Bay, which also recorded 12 turnovers and 8 steals during the game. The Phoenix claimed 21 total rebounds (17 defensive and 4 offensive).
Preston Ruedinger played a crucial role for the Phoenix in the contest, shooting 4 of 13 with a 30.8% field goal accuracy, and pulling down 5 rebounds. He scored 19 points and contributed 6 assists during his 40 minutes on the court.
Currently, the Green Bay Phoenix hold a record of 16-14 this season. They average 17.4 fouls per game with a free throw percentage of 75.8%. The team averages 13.7 assists per contest (ranked 200th in college basketball) while committing 10.8 turnovers on average. Green Bay has accumulated a total of 2,244 points this season (74.8 per game), with an average of 31.2 rebounds per game. The Phoenix have an impressive shooting percentage of 48.1% from the field, ranking 38th nationally.
On the defensive end, the Green Bay Phoenix allow opposing teams to make 36.3% of their three-point attempts (268 out of 738) and 74.8% of free throws. They yield an average of 14.7 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 275th and 36th respectively in the nation. The Phoenix rank 226th in Division 1 for points per game allowed, giving up 75.2. They force 9.4 turnovers per contest and allow opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field, ranking 251st in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Youngstown State
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