Youngstown State Penguins at Canisius Golden Griffins
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Green leads Youngstown State past Canisius 92-81 in opener
Green added 12 rebounds for the Penguins. Adrian Nelson added 16 points while finishing 8 of 15 from the floor, and he also had seven rebounds. Brandon Rush recorded 16 points and shot 6 for 11, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc.
The Golden Griffins were led in scoring by Tahj Staveskie, who finished with 19 points. Jamir Moultrie added 19 points and two steals for Canisius. Tre Dinkins also had 14 points and two steals.
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Youngstown State’s next game is Wednesday against UT Martin at home, and Canisius hosts Saint Bonaventure on Saturday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 92 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Jordan Henderson made Three Point Jumper. | 92 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Shemar Rathan-Mayes Turnover. | 92 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Jacco Fritz Turnover. | 92 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Foul on Jacco Fritz. | 92 - 78 |
Statistics
 YSU |
 CAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 38-67 | FG | 28-69 |
| 57 | Field Goal % | 41 |
| 7-14 | 3PT | 11-33 |
| 50 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 9-15 | FT | 14-17 |
| 60 | Free Throw % | 82 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 14 | Assists | 13 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Off Turnovers | 35 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 62 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 25 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Koessler Athletic Center
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 1,391 | Capacity:
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 1,391 | Capacity:
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |