Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU women’s softball team will travel to Dahlonega, Georgia, for a doubleheader against the University of North Ga. The first game starts at 1 pm, and the second begins around 3:30 pm at Haines and Carolyn Hill Stadium. VSU is coming off a win over Middle Georgia in the Gulf Shores Invitational, where the ...
Read More »VSU Rallies Back Down Double Digits to Extend Their Win Streak
By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor Despite being down by double digits at the half, VSU women’s basketball team extended their win streak to three games, handing the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks their 15th loss of the season Saturday, Jan. 17 at The Complex. With the win, VSU lengthened its home win streak against the Warhawks to 10, making their home record 10-0 and overall record 19-1. The Blazers were down 39-29 at the half. They turned it on in ...
Read More »Behind the Helmets: The Unseen Work of VSU’s Equipment Team
By: Lloydrica Hudson Sports Editor While most fans only see the players on the field every Saturday, a small group of students spends countless hours making sure the VSU’s football team is ready to play. For seniors Alexa Hawkins, Chase Kerlin, and junior Le vy Nguyen, being part of the VSU football equipment staff is more than just setting ...
Read More »VSU Bounces Back With Dominant Home Win Over North Greenville
By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor After three straight losses and a much-needed bye week, VSU rediscovered its rhythm Saturday afternoon, defeating North Greenville 35-24 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in front of a live homecoming crowd. Head coach Graham Craig said the win was exactly the response he wanted to see from his team. “It felt great,” Craig said. “I was really ...
Read More »VSU Dominates Lee in Straight Sets Victory
Lloy Hudson Sports Editor The VSU Blazers volleyball team put together a winning performance Saturday night, sweeping the Lee University Flames in three competitive sets to secure a home victory. With great offensive execution and consistent defensive play, VSU claimed the match by scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-21. Leading the charge for the Blazers was Sabrina Oncins, who delivered ...
Read More »Blazers Fall to The Citadel, 38-14, in First FCS Matchup Since 2003
By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor Valdosta State fell 38-14 to The Citadel on Saturday at Johnson Hagood Stadium, as the Bulldogs capitalized on early momentum and tough conditions to hand the Blazers their third straight loss. The Citadel (3-3) jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 24-0 before halftime. “We’ve been put ...
Read More »Blazers Look to Bounce Back at The Citadel
By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor VSU (2-3) travels to FCS member The Citadel (2-3) on Saturday for a sunny 2 p.m. football game at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. This will be the Blazers’ first game against a Division I opponent since 2003. Head coach Graham Craig said he was proud of his team’s effort despite ...
Read More »Blazers Fall Short After Late Interception Against Lenoir-Rhyne
By: Lloydrica Hudson Sports Editor Valdosta State’s offense showed flashes of rhythm Saturday night, but four costly interceptions from quarterback Harris Boyd proved to be the difference in a 32–25 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Boyd threw for 306 yards but struggled to protect the ball, including a final interception in the closing minutes that sealed the Blazers’ loss. ...
Read More »VSU Soccer team gears up against UAH
By: Armone Gates Copy Editor The Valdosta state soccer team is looking to make a comeback this season as they compete against The University of Alabama in Huntsville on Sun Oct. 5, 2025 at 2p.m. This has been a tricky season for the team as they scored a 1-1 tie with Trevecca Nazreen in Nashville Tenn last game. The previous ...
Read More »VSU looks to snap back against Lenoir-Rhyne after historic loss
By: Marese Hudson Spectator staff writer Last Saturday’s loss was one for the history books as Valdosta State was shutout 31-0 at home against UNC Pembroke marking the first ever shutout in program history at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium and their first shutout loss since 1991. Now, the focus shifts to Lenoir-Rhyne, a chance for the Blazers to redeem themselves in ...
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