Youngstown State head women's basketball coach Melissa Jackson announced on Monday that the Penguins have agreed to play at Big Ten-member Southern California on Sunday, Dec. 13, as part of the team's 2026-27 non-conference schedule.
Shannon Sword, the winningest head women's basketball coach at Ursuline College, has joined the Youngstown State women's basketball staff as Assistant Coach/Director of Operations, YSU head coach Melissa Jackson announced on Friday.
For the fifth time in the last seven seasons, Youngstown State's women's basketball program is celebrating having one of the top four grade-point averages in the nation.
Gemma Walker has signed to join Youngstown State's women's basketball program starting in 2026-27, becoming the Penguins' third addition through the transfer portal this offseason. YSU head coach Melissa Jackson announced Walker's signing on Monday.
Casey Santoro was named the Coach Ed DiGregorio Most Valuable Player of the history-making 2025-26 women's basketball season at Youngstown State. Santoro was one of several Penguins recognized individually at the program's postseason banquet on Tuesday evening at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Social Hall.
Jada Leonard, one of last season's top defenders in the Horizon League while playing for Cleveland State, has signed to join Youngstown State's women's basketball team for the 2026-27 season, head coach Melissa Jackson announced Monday.
