(Youngstown, Ohio, February 10, 2026) — A late three-pointer by Jenna Guyer secured a 54-51 road victory for the Green Bay Phoenix over the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, clinching a share of the Horizon League Regular Season title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming tournament.
The Green Bay Phoenix secured their first share of back-to-back Horizon League regular season titles in four years with a narrow victory over Youngstown State.
- Jenna Guyer’s three-pointer with 16 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner for Green Bay.
- The Phoenix (20-5, 15-0) finished the regular season undefeated in Horizon League play.
- Green Bay has won 36 consecutive games against Horizon League opponents.
- This marks the second consecutive 20-win season for the Phoenix under head coach Kayla Karius.
Guyer finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists to lead the Phoenix. The game was tightly contested, with Green Bay securing the win after Youngstown State had taken a 51-46 lead with just over three minutes remaining, according to Green Bay Athletics.
How It Happened
Green Bay jumped out to an early lead, establishing a 19-11 advantage in the first quarter. They maintained a narrow lead throughout the second and third quarters, entering the fourth with a 42-39 edge. Youngstown State briefly seized the lead before Guyer’s late-game heroics. She scored five consecutive points to tie the game at 51-51 before hitting the decisive three-pointer.
Meghan Schultz added 14 points for Green Bay, while Kamy Peppler contributed seven points, five assists, and two steals. The Phoenix offense shared the ball effectively, racking up 15 assists on 20 made field goals, with Peppler leading the team with five assists.
Why It Matters
This victory solidifies Green Bay’s position as a dominant force in the Horizon League. Finishing the regular season undefeated in conference play demonstrates their consistency and sets them up favorably for the upcoming tournament. The No. 1 seed guarantees them a first-round bye and home-court advantage in subsequent rounds, increasing their chances of securing an NCAA tournament berth. The Phoenix’s 36-game winning streak against Horizon League opponents underscores their sustained success within the conference.
Green Bay’s defense also played a crucial role, holding Youngstown State to 36.7% shooting from the field and limiting Erica King to 5-of-17 shooting.
Coming Up
The Phoenix will travel to Cleveland State on Wednesday to face the Vikings at 6 p.m. CST. Green Bay will then return to the Kress Center on Valentine’s Day for the Pink Zone Game against Northern Kentucky with a 1 p.m. CST tip-off.
