Youngstown St defeats Thiel 103-52

Thiel Dominates at Youngstown St, 103-52: A Statement Win in Non-Conference Play

The Youngstown St Penguins welcomed the visiting Thiel Tigers to their home court last night, but it was clear from the opening tip that this would not be a contest for the ages. In a blowout of epic proportions, Youngstown St routed Thiel 103-52, handing the Tigers a drubbing in non-conference play.

At halftime, Youngstown St led a commanding 46-22, and it was only a matter of time before they pulled away further. The Penguins' dominance continued into the second half, as they extended their lead to 53 points at one point. Thiel's inability to contain Youngstown St's offense proved too great to overcome, and by game's end, the Tigers were left reeling.

Youngstown St's star player, Cris Carroll, led the way for his team with 17 points, 4-6 three-point shooting, and a staggering 66.7% field goal percentage. Bryson Dawkins chipped in with 8 rebounds, 9 points, and 4 assists, while Drew King added 8 assists to round out the Penguins' top performers.

For Thiel, Anthony Henderson II was the lone bright spot, scoring 15 points on 3-4 three-point shooting and a respectable 46.2% field goal percentage. Khamari Accursio-Harris led the Tigers in rebounds with 6 boards and 8 points.

The statistics told an even more story than the final score. Youngstown St shot an impressive 59.0% from the field, including 73.7% from two-point range, while Thiel struggled to a mere 37.0% field goal percentage. The Penguins also outrebounded their opponents by 13 rebounds and committed just 7 turnovers, compared to Thiel's 15.

In advanced statistical analysis, Youngstown St's efficiency numbers were staggering, with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%, a free throw rate of 15.9%, and an overall true shooting percentage of 69.7%. The Tigers, on the other hand, struggled to find their shot, with an eFG% of just 39.2%.

With the loss, Thiel falls to 0-1 in non-conference play, while Youngstown St improves to 1-0. This statement win bodes well for the Penguins' chances in the MAC and beyond.

Final Statistics:

Youngstown St:

* Field Goals: 41/69 (59.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 28/38 (73.7%)

* 3-Point FG: 13/31 (42.0%)

* Free Throws: 8/11 (73.0%)

* Rebounds: 41

* Assists: 21

* Turnovers: 7

Thiel:

* Field Goals: 22/60 (37.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 19/50 (38.0%)

* 3-Point FG: 3/10 (30.0%)

* Free Throws: 5/8 (63.0%)

* Rebounds: 28

* Assists: 5

* Turnovers: 15