The Youngstown State women's basketball team dropped their first game of the season to Western Michigan, 54-52, Thursday night.

The Penguins led 29-28 at halftime, but were outscored by three in the second half.

The game had 13 lead changes.

Paige Shy led the Penguins with 15 points in the loss, while Dena Jarrells added 13.

YSU drops to 2-1 on the season and play at West Virginia Sunday, November 19 at 4 p.m.