Tipoff Notes
Youngstown State continues its three-game homestand when it welcomes Utah Tech, Friday, Nov. 17, at Beeghly Center.

Up Next
The Penguins close their three-game homestand when they host Lake Erie College, Sunday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m.

Last Time Out
Youngstown State is coming off a 99-71 win over Ohio Christian on Nov. 13 at Beeghly Center. Senior Brandon Rush made a career-high 10 3-pointers to lead the Penguins with 32 points. DJ Burns recorded his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds while Imanuel Zorgvol added 11 points.

Series vs. Utah Tech
This is the first meeting between Youngstown State and Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State.

Scouting Utah Tech
Utah Tech enters the game with an overall record of 1-1. The Trailblazers are led by David Elliott with 19 points per game while Aric Demings and Tanner Christensen are averaging 16.5 and 16.0 points per game respectively. Utah Tech is coming off an 81-79 overtime win over Jacksonville State on Nov. 11 and a 77-69 loss at Santa Clara on Nov. 8. The Trailblazers are averaging 75 points per game and allowing 78 points per contest.

A Win Would...
Improve YSU's record to 2-2.
Give YSU a 2-0 home record.
Be YSU's first win over Utah Tech.
Be YSU's 11th straight regular-season home victory and the 12th in the last 13 home games overall.
Be the 222nd in Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun's career and his 98th at Youngstown State.
Make Jerrod Calhoun the third coach in school history to record at least 98 wins.
Be Jerrod Calhoun's first win over Utah Tech.

Rush Nearly Makes History
Youngstown State fifth-year senior Brandon Rush buried 10 3-pointers in the Penguins 99-71 win over Ohio Christian. He is just the second player in school history to make at least 10 3s in a game and the first to do so since Mike Alcorn set the school record with 11 on Feb. 24, 1992. Rush currently ranks tied for 25th nationally with 3.67 3-pointers made per game. 

Double-Double Trouble
Graduate student DJ Burns has been a force on the boards and scoring the ball this season. In his first three games at Youngstown State, Burns has record two double-doubles. He had 13 points and 11 rebounds at Louisiana and 17 points and 11 rebounds against Ohio Christian.

Penguin Portal Success
Over the last two seasons, Youngstown State has flourished during the transfer portal era. The Penguins own a record of 44-27 over the past two-plus campaigns, and produced five all-conference selections. Youngstown State has been tough to beat at home over the last two years posting a 28-10 mark.

Langdon Nearing Marks
Fifth-year senior Bryson Langdon is approaching a couple of career milestones. The Chicago, Ill., native has scored 739 career points and dished out 338 career assists. He needs just 261 points to reach 1,000 for his career and 62 more assists for 400.

Penguin Towers
Youngstown State is one of 11 teams with multiple players listed at 7-0 or taller. Freshman Gabe Dynes stands at 7-3 while sophomore Imanuel Zorgvol is last at 7-0.

D1 teams with multiple players listed at 7-0 or taller
Arizona – 4
Oregon State – 3
Duke – 2
Santa Clara – 2
Saint Joseph's – 2
St. Mary's – 2
Stony Brook – 2
Syracuse - 2
Utah – 2
UTRGV – 2
Youngstown State – 2