The 2011–12 Youngstown State Penguins men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. Their head coach was

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. The Penguins played their home games at the Beeghly Center and are members of the

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. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament, where they lost to

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Roster

Schedule

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References

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Youngstown State Penguins men's basketball seasons 2011 in sports in Ohio 2012 in sports in Ohio