YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Interstat) — Youngstown State used a dominant first half and prolific three-point shooting to defeat Chicago State 87-64 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday at Beeghly Center. The Penguins built a 20-point halftime lead after making 10 three-pointers in the opening period and finished 17 of 41 from beyond the arc. Vladimer Salaridze led Youngstown State with 13 points. Cris Carroll and Bryson Dawkins each added 15. The Penguins improved to 4-4 overall. The Cougars, who were led by Chauncey Gibson and CJ Ray with 14 points apiece, remain winless at 0-8.