Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Time, TV & Stream – Feb. 22

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (17-11, 9-8 Horizon League) hope to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Youngstown State Penguins (14-14, 7-10 Horizon League) at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Beeghly Center. The contest airs on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky

  • Game day: Sunday, February 22, 2026
  • Game time: 2 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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Youngstown State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 47.2 65
Opp. Field Goal % 44.9 227
Rebounds Per Game 32.1 184
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 29.2 75
Turnovers Per Game 12.2 293
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.9 116

Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 47.0 76
Opp. Field Goal % 45.5 256
Rebounds Per Game 32.1 184
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 31.2 196
Turnovers Per Game 11.5 224
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.5 32

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Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky Stat Insights

Points

  • The Penguins are averaging 80.4 points, only 3.8 more than the 76.6 the Norse give up.
  • Youngstown State is 11-6 when putting more than 76.6 points on the board.
  • Northern Kentucky has a 15-4 record when conceding fewer than 80.4 points.
  • The Norse's 83.1 points per game are 9.9 more than the Penguins allow.
  • When scoring over 73.2 points, Northern Kentucky is 16-8.
  • Youngstown State is 14-9 when it gives up less than 83.1 points.
  • The Penguins have outscored opponents by 201 points this year (7.2 per game), and the Norse have scored 181 more than their opponents (6.5 per game).

Shooting

  • The Penguins shoot 47.2% from the field, only 1.7% higher than the Norse allow defensively.
  • Youngstown State has an 11-6 straight-up record when shooting better than 45.5% from the field.
  • The Norse make 47.0% of their shots from the field, just 2.1% more than the Penguins' defensive field-goal percentage.
  • Northern Kentucky is 14-1 when shooting higher than 44.9% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Penguins and Norse rebound at the same per game average, 32.1 boards per contest.
  • The Penguins grab 9.9 offensive rebounds per game, just 0.2 fewer than the Norse.
  • The Norse are 10-6 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Penguins are 5-5 when they lose that battle.
  • On the boards, Youngstown State is +2.9 rebounds per game, and Northern Kentucky is +0.9.

Youngstown State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/25/2026 Milwaukee Away
2/28/2026 Green Bay Away

Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/25/2026 Cleveland State Away
2/28/2026 Wright State Home

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