Preview: Youngstown State Penguins at Fort Wayne Mastodons FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — A pivotal Horizon League women’s basketball matchup unfolds Saturday at Gates Sports Center as the surging Youngstown State Penguins visit the Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Penguins (20-8 overall), riding high after a decisive 75-55 road win at Northern Kentucky on Thursday, enter with momentum. They have won eight of their last ten contests. Guard Casey Santoro, a key catalyst, is coming off an 18-point performance in that victory and has averaged 14.3 points over her last five games. Fort Wayne (16-11) looks to rebound on its home court after a 71-64 loss to Oakland on Wednesday. The Mastodons have been inconsistent lately, alternating wins and losses over their past six games. Their fortunes often hinge on forward Lili Krasovec, who posted a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds in a win at Detroit on Feb. 14 and scored 24 points in a Jan. 27 victory over Robert Morris. This contest is a rematch of a Jan. 10 clash in Youngstown, which the Penguins won 58-54. In that game, Fort Wayne struggled from the field, shooting just 30.4%. The matchup features a contrast in recent form. Youngstown State’s defense has been stifling, holding opponents under 55 points in three of its last four wins. Fort Wayne’s offense, averaging 73.2 points per game at home this season, will test that defensive strength. Krasovec’s interior presence against Santoro’s perimeter playmaking will be a critical duel. A Youngstown State win would solidify its standing near the top of the league, while Fort Wayne seeks a resume-building victory to enhance its conference tournament positioning. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Fort Wayne.