Youngstown State University
Detroit Mercy
Men's Basketball Hosts Detroit Mercy Sunday Afternoon
1/28/2023 4:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
| Youngstown State vs. Detroit Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 2 p.m. |
| Opponent | vs. Detroit Mercy | Listen | Live Stats | ESPN+ |
| Live Tweets | @YSUMensHoops | @YSUSports |
| Hash Tags | #GoGuins | #HLMBB |
Tipoff Notes
Youngstown State goes for its seventh win in the month of January and another season sweep when it hosts Detroit Mercy, Sunday, Jan. 29. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at Beeghly Center and the game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+.
Up Next
Youngstown State continues its four-game homestand when it entertains Wright State, Thursday, Feb. 2. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Beeghly Center and will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+.
Tickets, Promotions & Fan Information
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- Advance tickets for Thursday's game are available on YSUsports.com, over the phone at (330) 941-1978 or at the Stambaugh Stadium Athletics Ticket Office. The Beeghly Center Ticket Office and gates will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
- Promotions
- 5th Annual State Farm Day
- Kids Day presented by Raising Canes & Austintown Bounce
- Foul Shots after the game for kids 12 and under
- Mascot Mania Day presented by Texas Roadhouse
- Post-game Autographs presented by Texas Roadhouse
- Campers Reunion Day
- YSU Activity Book courtesy of Mercy Health, Premier Bank, and 21 WFMJ
Last Time Out
Youngstown State is coming off a crucial 77-73 win over Oakland on Jan. 27 at Beeghly Center. Senior Dwayne Cohill led the Penguins with 25 points, including 23 in the second half. Brandon Rush poured in 12 points, Adrian Nelson had 11 and Malek Green added 10 points.
Scouting Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy enters the game with an overall record of 8-14 and a 4-7 mark in Horizon League play. Antoine Davis leads the Titans with 26.5 points per game while Gerald Liddell is posting 16.5 points per contest. The Titans are averaging 75.9 points per game and have made 233 3-pointers this season.
The Detroit Mercy Series
This is the 55th meeting between Youngstown State and Detroit Mercy in a series that dates back to 1953. The Titans lead the all-time series, 40-14, but the Penguins have won the last two contests and five of the last seven.
Last Time vs. Detroit Mercy
Four players scored in double figures and the Penguins held off a late surge as the Youngstown State men's basketball team knocked off Detroit Mercy, 84-79, on Jan. 12 at Calihan Hall. Brandon Rush led the Penguins with 19 points and made five 3-pointers while Adrian Nelson had 16 points and Malek Green and Bryce McBride each added 12 points. William Dunn scored nine points on 4-for-4 shooting from the field, including a clutch second-half 3-pointer. Youngstown State shot 53.3 percent from the field, including 57.7 percent in the second half, and made 11 3-pointers.
A Win Would...
- Improve YSU's record to 17-6 and matching the Penguins' best record after 23 games since going 17-6 in 1997-98.
- Mark just the second time since 1981-82 YSU has started with at least 17 wins through 23 games.
- Give the Penguins a 9-3 record in Horizon League play for the first time in program history and a 5-1 mark in home conference games.
- Mark the third straight win over the Titans and the second straight at Beeghly Center
- Be YSU's 15th win over Detroit Mercy and the ninth at Beeghly Center.
- Improve the Penguins' record to 9-2 at home.
- Be the 213th in Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun's career and his 89th at Youngstown State.
- Make Jerrod Calhoun the third coach in school history to record at least 88 wins.
- Be Jerrod Calhoun's sixth win over Detroit Mercy.
Most Efficient
As of Jan. 28, Youngstown State led the nation as the highest team offensive efficiency rating, per teamrankings.com. The Penguins ranked first with 1.145 points per possession. Over the last three games, the Penguins offensive efficiency was 1.150 points per possession. Youngstown State was ranked ahead of the likes of Houston, Purdue, and Gonzaga. The Penguins also own a 1.194 points per possession at Beeghly Center.
Offensive Year for the Books
Youngstown State is posting one of the best offensive seasons with school history. As of Jan. 28, the Penguins free-throw percent of 78.8 and 3-point percentage of 39.3 would both set school single-season records. YSU's 84.1 points per game and 49.8 field-goal percentage would rank third in school history.
Best Horizon League Start
Youngstown State is off to its best start in Horizon League play with its 8-3 league mark. The last time the Penguins were at least 8-3 in conference play was in 2000-01 when YSU started 10-2 in the Mid-Continent Conference.
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