YOUNGSTOWN — For a half, it seemed like nothing would go Youngstown State’s way on Saturday.

The 21st-ranked Penguins had some untimely penalties, an uncharacteristic turnover, several replay reviews that went against them, as well as the ball literally not bouncing their way on multiple occasions.

Momentum was seemingly swinging in one direction, as Southern Illinois raced out to a big lead in the first half. But YSU has proven its resiliency on several occasions this season and Saturday was no different.

Faced with a 17-point deficit, the Penguins scored 28 straight points against the Salukis and kept their foot on the throttle in the second half to pull out a 48-38 victory against No. 15 Southern Illinois at Stambaugh Stadium.

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