
Youngstown State Penguins

Florida International Golden Panthers
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Preview: Youngstown State Penguins at Florida International Golden Panthers WESTCHESTER, Fla. (Interstat) ā Two teams riding winning streaks will meet Friday when the Youngstown State Penguins visit the Florida International Golden Panthers in a nonconference womenās basketball matchup. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. EST tipoff at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Youngstown State (7-3) enters having won three of its last four, including a decisive 65-46 home victory over Wright State on Tuesday. The Penguins have been strong on the road this season, posting a 4-2 record away from home. Florida International (5-3) has won four consecutive games since a three-game skid in mid-November. The Golden Panthers are coming off an 80-63 road win at Florida Atlantic on Monday and are 3-0 at home this season. A key matchup will feature two standout guards. Youngstown Stateās Danielle Cameron is averaging 8.5 points and 2.2 assists per game. She is coming off an 18-point performance against Wright State. For Florida International, Parris Atkins has been on a scoring tear, averaging 17.6 points per game. She has scored 17 or more points in four straight contests, including a 20-point outing against Florida Atlantic. The Penguins have shown a balanced attack. Alongside Cameron, Casey Santoro (15 points) and Erica King (8 points) were key contributors in the win over Wright State. Youngstown Stateās defense has been a strength, holding opponents to 60 points or fewer in six of their seven wins. Florida Internationalās offense has found its rhythm during its win streak, averaging 83.3 points over its last three games. Along with Atkins, Denika Lightbourne (16 points vs. FAU) and Grecia Ferrer Leal provide additional scoring punch. This contest serves as a final tune-up before both teams break for the holidays. Youngstown State will remain in Florida to face Massachusetts in Miami on Saturday. Florida International hosts Florida Atlantic in a quick rematch on Saturday.