Youngstown State University

Youngstown State women's lacrosse assistant coach Julia Frombach was announced as one of 26 coaches selected to participate in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association's Aspire Assistant Coach Development Program, the association announced.

Youngstown State women's lacrosse Head Coach Liza Oakley has been selected for the inaugural cohort for the new Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Spark program, the association announced.

Youngstown State's softball team recorded the 10th-highest cumulative grade-point average in the country among all Division I teams during the 2025-26 academic year. The Penguins' impressive academic accomplishment was announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as part of the Easton Top 10 GPAs.

The Youngstown State women's soccer team battled for a full 90 minutes, but dropped the 2026 season opener to Pittsburgh, 2-1, at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Youngstown State head women's basketball coach Melissa Jackson announced on Wednesday that the Penguins have agreed to play at Big 12 member Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the team's 2026-27 non-conference schedule.