Youngstown State Penguins Face Monmouth Hawks in Thursday’s College Basketball Matchup

The Youngstown State Penguins are set to face the Monmouth Hawks in a college basketball matchup on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. ET and will be held at the William R. Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Youngstown State Penguins, currently with a 1-2 record, suffered a close overtime loss to Syracuse on Saturday, falling 104-95. Despite the loss, the Penguins had notable performances from Nico Galette, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and two steals, and EJ Farmer, who contributed 26 points.

The Monmouth Hawks, with a 0-5 record, are on a six-game losing streak dating back to last season. Their most recent loss was a 70-66 defeat at the hands of Wichita State on Monday. Cornelius Robinson Jr. had a strong game for Monmouth, scoring 12 points with a field goal percentage of 85.7%, the highest since November 2023.

In terms of team statistics, the Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 74 points per game on 37.7% shooting, while allowing 82 points per game on 45.8% shooting. The Monmouth Hawks are averaging 68.8 points per game on 36.1% shooting but are struggling defensively, allowing 86.2 points per game on 50.9% shooting.

The betting odds favor the Youngstown State Penguins, with a spread of -5 points. Analysts predict that Youngstown State’s recent performance against Syracuse could give them the edge they need to secure a win against Monmouth, given the Hawks’ consistent struggles on both offense and defense.