CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Youngstown State upset Horizon League leader Cleveland State 70-63 in a women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Wolstein Center.

The Penguins, led by Casey Santoro’s 18 points and five assists, used a strong second half to hand the Vikings just their third loss. Cleveland State’s Izabella Zingaro scored 14 points in the defeat.

The game was tied 12-12 after the first quarter, but Youngstown State built a 23-21 halftime lead. A 19-point third quarter extended the Penguins’ advantage, and they held off a late Vikings rally. Paulina Hernandez also scored 18 points for Youngstown State.

Youngstown State improved to 9-4 overall. Cleveland State, which entered with a 12-2 record, fell to 12-3. An announced crowd of 404 attended the conference matchup.