Men's Basketball Announces 2009-10 Schedule

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Aug. 19, 2009

Men's Basketball Announces 2009-10 Schedule

Youngstown -- Five teams that made the 2009 NCAA Tournament, three opponents that finished in the ESPN/USA Today Top 25 Poll, games against members of the Big East Conference and Atlantic-10 Conference and 15 home contests highlight the 2009-10 Youngstown State men's basketball schedule, Head Coach Jerry Slocum announced on Wednesday.

“Again our staff has has put together a very tough and exciting schedule," Slocum said. "With five teams that made the NCAA Tournament last season and seven teams with 20 plus wins, our schedule will challenge us in the non-conference and will prepare us for another difficult Horizon League season.

"I also think we have a very fan-friendly schedule with 15 home games at Beeghly Center."

The Penguins open the 2009-10 campaign at NCAA Sweet 16 participant Xavier on Friday, Nov. 13, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The home slate begins Sunday, Nov. 15, against Hiram and Wednesday, Nov. 18, against Kent State, who made the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

After an ESPN BracketBuster return trip to Saint Peter's (N.J.) on Saturday, Nov. 21, the Guins host Geneva on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Beeghly Center.

The Penguins begin a stretch of five-straight road contests when it visits NCAA Tournament Elite Eight participant Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Petersen Events Center.

Following the contest against the Panthers, the Guins open Horizon League action at Detroit (Dec. 3) and Wright State (Dec. 5)

After a week off to take final exams, the Guins return to the road to face Saint Francis (Pa.) (Dec. 16) and Horizon League foe Green Bay (Dec. 19).

The Penguins begin a five-game home stretch when they host High Point (Dec. 22) and, after a short break for the Christmas holiday, Robert Morris (Dec. 30).

The homestand continues with three consecutive Horizon League games against Cleveland State (Jan. 2), UIC (Jan. 7) and Loyola (Jan. 9).

A swing through the Sycamore state will pit the Penguins against Valparaiso (Jan. 14) and defending Horizon League regular-season champion and NCAA Tournament participant Butler (Jan. 16).

A Horizon League game against Milwaukee (Jan. 21) starts a three-game homestand and it also includes Green Bay (Jan. 23) and a non-league tilt against North Carolina Central (Jan. 27).

The Guins will play the next three contests on the road when they visit Cleveland State (Jan. 30), and make a trip through the "Windy City" to visit Loyola (Feb. 4) and UIC (Feb. 6).

Home games against Butler (Feb. 11) and Valparaiso (Feb. 13) precede two road games at Milwaukee and at the 2010 ESPN BracketBuster opponent.

The Penguins close out the regular season with two home games against Wright State (Feb. 25) and Detroit (Feb. 27) on Senior Day.

The 2010 Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship begins Tuesday, March 2.