Jan. 3, 2008

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) -Vytas Sulskis had 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead Youngstown State over Illinois-Chicago 80-68 on Thursday night.

John Barber added 24 points for the Penguins (5-7), who trailed early in the first half but went ahead for good with 15:11 remaining on a 3-pointer by Mikko Niemi. The Penguins have won two in a row.

Karl White Jr. scored 21 points for the Flames (8-6). The Penguins were able to converted 20 points on turnovers.

Youngstown State shot 50 percent from the field, including 41.2 percent (7-of-17) from behind the 3-point line.