Fourth Annual Trick-or-Pete at Penguin Madness Set for Oct. 20
10/2/2026 2:26:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Youngstown, Ohio -- The Youngstown State Athletics Department is pleased to invite YSU basketball fans to the Fourth Annual Trick-or-"Pete" at Penguin Madness presented by 21 WFMJ and Trumbull County Children Services on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center.
The men's and women's basketball fan fest will run from 6-7:30 p.m., and attendees can come dressed in your best Halloween costume to Trick-or-Treat with the Penguins.
The event will also feature a dunk contest, a 3-point contest from both basketball teams, a costume contest, and two half-court shot opportunities for YSU students to win $500.
The first 100 YSU students will receive a free T-Shirt, and both teams will sign autographs.
Youngstown State is looking for vendors and area businesses to participate in its Trick-or-Pete event. Current YSU sponsors will receive free table space, and there is a $75 fee for non-sponsors.
For more information, contact John Vargo, YSU Manager of Corporate Hospitality and Group Sales, at (330) 941-2392 or jwvargo@ysu.edu.
The event is free, and parking will be available in the Youngstown Tile Retail Design Center/M-81 lot.
The Youngstown State basketball programs open the 2026-27 campaigns on Monday, Nov. 2. The YSU women's team hosts Hiram at 6:30 p.m. at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center. The men's team visits Atlantic-10 member St. Bonaventure at the Reilly Center in St. Bonaventure, N.Y. Tipoff time is to be determined.
