Youngstown State rallies past Westminster 91-83
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Guards Cameron Morse and Garrett Covington scored 18 points each and Youngstown State rallied in the second half to turn back Division III member Westminster (Pa.) 91-83 on Tuesday night.
Morse added six assists, three rebounds and three steals, while Covington hit 8 of 10 from the floor and grabbed five rebounds for the Penguins (2-2).
Cameron Kane-Johnson poured in 30 points for the Titans, while Deontay Scott scored 18 with 10 rebounds and Jarret Vrabel added 14 points and nine boards.
Kane-Johnson scored 18 in the first half and Westminster led 49-41 at halftime. The Titans led by seven with 15 minutes remaining, when the Penguins started to chip away at the lead. Jaylen Benton's 3-pointer gave Youngstown State a 61-60 lead -- its first since a 39-38 edge late in the first half -- with 13:10 left in the game. Westminster missed shots on its next five trips down the floor and the Penguins slowly pulled away.
Youngstown State dominated the boards by a 53-34 margin. The Penguins outscored the Titans 50-34 in the second half.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jesse Joseph
- John Floyd
- Ed Phillips
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |