Penguins to Host Central Michigan in 2013 Ramada Bracketbusters

by YSU

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 9:24 am

The Youngstown State men's basketball team will host Central Michigan from the Mid-American Conference in the 2013 Ramada Bracketbusters, Saturday, Feb. 23. Tipoff will be at 7:05 p.m. at the Beeghly Center.

The game will also mark Senior Day for seniors Blake Allen and Damian Eargle.

This will be the sixth meeting between Youngstown State and Central Michigan and the first since 2006. The Chippewas own a 4-1 advantage in the all-time series, but the Penguins won the last meeting, 74-50, on Nov. 8, 2006.

Central Michigan has a 2-0 mark playing in the Beeghly Center, knocking off the Penguins, 67-66, in 1989, and 69-68 in 1985.

Central Michigan is currently 9-12 overall and is led by Kyle Randall's 16.9 points per game.

The Penguins (13-9) own a 4-5 record in the bracketbuster games with a 4-0 mark at home.

Youngstown State visits Cleveland State, Tuesday, Feb. 5. Tipoff is at 7:06 p.m. at the Wolstein Center.

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