- Matchup: Youngstown State Penguins vs IPFW Mastodons
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Youngstown State Penguins (11-12) are set to clash with the IPFW Mastodons (14-9) at Memorial Coliseum this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Youngstown State Penguins faced off against IU Indy, securing a win with a score of 85-76. The Penguins committed 14 fouls, while IU Indy totaled 22. Youngstown State hit 9 of 23 attempts from three-point range. IU Indy, however, excelled at the free-throw line, converting 9 of 10 shots (90.0%). They also gathered 25 rebounds (8 offensive and 17 defensive) but did not manage any blocks. IU Indy recorded 18 assists and made 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Youngstown State allowed IU Indy to shoot 45.3%, with 29 successful field goals out of 64 tries. Youngstown State also distributed 17 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and made 10 steals themselves. On the rebounding front, the Penguins gathered 31 rebounds total, with 6 on the offensive end and converted 25 of 29 free throws, achieving an impressive success rate of 86.2%. Their shooting performance included a field goal percentage of 51.0% (25 of 49) and 10 out of 26 three-point attempts.
Bryson Dawkins emerged as a standout player in the game, shooting 60.0% from the field and recording 7 assists. He played for 35 minutes, grabbed 9 boards, and finished the game with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting.
The Youngstown State team currently holds an overall record of 11-12 this season. They are averaging 13.0 turnovers and committing 18.2 personal fouls per game. The Penguins average 35.7 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 334 assists this season, ranking 131st nationally in assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.8% (240 of 689), with a free-throw percentage of 73.7%. Averaging 79.7 points per game, they rank 111th nationally while shooting 45.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Penguins average forcing 13.2 turnovers per game while committing 17.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.3% from three-point territory and are ranked 165th in Division I, permitting 72.9 points per game. Youngstown State’s opponents shoot 44.5% overall from the field (587 of 1,320) and gather an average of 33.2 rebounds per game. They rank 109th in college basketball, allowing 278 assists this season.
In their last game, IPFW Mastodons achieved victory with a score of 83-71 against Robert Morris. The Mastodons secured 20 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards for a total of 24 rebounds. They turned the ball over just 6 times while making 9 steals. Robert Morris committed 17 personal fouls, allowing IPFW a total of 20 free throw attempts, of which they converted 19 (a striking 95.0% success rate). From three-point territory, IPFW transformed 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%), and they shot 27 for 56 overall from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 48.2%. The Mastodons’ defense allowed Robert Morris to hit 29 of 61 field goals, translating to a 47.5% success rate overall. They gave up 31.0% shooting from three-point range (9 of 29) and were 4 of 9 from the free-throw line (44.4%). In terms of rebounding, IPFW let Robert Morris snag 32 total rebounds, including 8 offensive.
Corey Hadnot II played a pivotal role for the Mastodons in this game, scoring 21 points with 8 of 17 shooting (47.1%) while also grabbing 7 rebounds. He contributed 4 assists in his 35 minutes of play.
IPFW currently has a 14-9 record for the season. Offensively, the Mastodons excel in shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 46.8%, ranking 97th nationally. Thus far, they have scored 1,852 points this season, averaging 80.5 points per game while averaging 30.7 rebounds. The Mastodons assist 14.9 times per game, placing them 134th in D-1, and they average just 9.7 turnovers each game. With a foul average of 15.3 per contest, they shoot 72.8% at the free throw line.
Defensively, the Mastodons rank 253rd in college basketball, allowing 76.4 points per game. They force 14.7 turnovers nightly and permit opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field (placing them 265th in the nation). The IPFW defense allows 35.7% shooting from three-point range (215 of 602), and opposing teams convert 77.4% of their free throw attempts against them. They give up an average of 14.7 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking 278th and 336th in the country, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for IPFW
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