- Matchup: Youngstown State Penguins vs Toledo Rockets
- Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Venue: Savage Arena, Toledo, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Toledo Rockets (2-2) are set to clash with the Youngstown State Penguins (2-2) at Savage Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Youngstown State Penguins faced St. Bonaventure and suffered a narrow defeat, finishing at 84-80. During the game, Youngstown achieved a 49.2% shooting percentage (29 of 59) and made 10 out of 28 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Penguins converted 12 of 18 shots for a 66.7% success rate. They secured 23 rebounds, with 9 coming off the offensive glass, and recorded 13 assists along with 15 turnovers and 9 steals. On defense, Youngstown permitted their opponents to shoot 58.2% from the field, allowing St. Bonaventure to make 32 of 55 attempts. St. Bonaventure assisted 14 times and had 6 steals during the game, but did not manage any blocks. They finished the night shooting 70.0% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 20 attempts, and hit 6 out of 13 from beyond the arc. Youngstown was tagged with 18 personal fouls while St. Bonaventure had 15.
Rich Rolf was instrumental in the game, shooting 55.6% from the floor, dishing out 2 assists, and playing for 31 minutes. He collected 5 rebounds and scored a total of 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting.
The Youngstown State Penguins enter this matchup with a 2-2 record for the season. They are currently averaging 86.0 points per game (ranked 101st in Division 1) and hitting 47.0% of their shots from the field. The Penguins are making 37.0% of their three-point attempts (44 of 119) and have a free throw percentage of 77.3%. As a team, Youngstown State averages 33.5 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 62 assists, ranking them 189th in Division 1 for assists. They currently average 11.5 turnovers per contest and commit 17.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Penguins force an average of 17.5 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 fouls. They allow 30.0% shooting from three-point range and rank 189th in college basketball for points allowed per game (73.0). Youngstown’s opponents are hitting 45.0% of their shots (109 of 242), and the Penguins permit 36.3 rebounds per game. They currently rank 185th in the nation for assists allowed, conceding a total of 53 this season.
In their last game, the Toledo Rockets emerged victorious over Detroit with a score of 90-83. Toledo allowed Detroit to grab 35 rebounds (13 on the offensive end) while finishing the game shooting 32.0% from deep on 8 out of 25 attempts. The Rockets managed 11 out of 17 free throws, equating to 64.7%. Defensively, they allowed Detroit to shoot 32 of 71 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.1%. Toledo ended the match with a 52.5% shooting percentage, hitting 31 of their 59 attempts. From three-point land, they sank 7 of 25 shots (28.0%), and their free throw performance stood at 70.0% after converting 21 out of 30 attempts. The Rockets saw Detroit commit 24 fouls leading to a plethora of free-throw opportunities. They had a solid total of 32 rebounds, including 24 defensive and 8 offensive.
Leroy Blyden Jr. stood out for the Rockets, scoring 20 points on 7 of 15 shooting for a field goal percentage of 46.7%. He played 39 minutes and recorded 3 rebounds along with 7 assists.
Toledo also holds a 2-2 record so far this season. The Rockets commit an average of 15.0 fouls per game and boast a free throw percentage of 74.0%. They assist their teammates 17.3 times per game, which ranks 92nd in the country, while averaging 13.5 turnovers. Toledo has scored a total of 318 points, averaging 79.5 points per game. They average 32.5 rebounds per contest and shoot 48.9% from the field, placing them 85th nationally.
On the defensive end, the Rockets concede 37.1% on three-pointers (36 of 97) and allow 64.9% success at the free throw line. They give up an average of 15.5 assists and rank 280th in college basketball with 33.3 total rebounds permitted per game. The Rockets are 269th in D-1 for points per game allowed with 78.8. They force an average of 14.0 turnovers and permit teams to shoot 50.6% from the field (ranked 353rd in Division 1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Toledo
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