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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 |
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 |