YSU downs Green Bay in tight matchup on senior day
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Youngstown State Men's basketball downed Green Bay, 81-77, at the Beeghly Center on Sunday afternoon.
Youngstown's Nico Galette led the charge with a game-high 21 points and nine rebounds. Also, Gabe Dynes recorded a double-double, 19 points and 12 rebounds with three blocks.
Green Bay's Marcus Hall scored 16 points in the loss.
The 'Guins are now one game behind in the Horizon League Conference standings at a record of (13-6). YSU is behind Robert Morris (14-5) and Cleveland State (13-4).
YSU now has an overall record of 19-11 and is third in the conference.
Youngstown will finish up the regular season at Northern Kentucky on Saturday, March 1.
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