By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor UNC Pembroke handed Valdosta State a historic defeat Saturday, shutting out the Blazers 31-0 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in VSU’s home opener. It was the program’s first shutout loss since 1991 and the first ever at home. The Blazers struggled to find rhythm offensively, cycling through quarterbacks and failing to cross midfield on several possessions. ...
Read More »Montevallo Strikes Early to Hand VSU 4-0 Loss in Conference Opener
By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor Valdosta State women’s soccer dug itself into an early hole Saturday and couldn’t climb out, falling 4-0 to Montevallo in the Blazers’ Gulf South Conference opener at the VSU Soccer Complex. The Falcons (3-2, 2-0 GSC) scored all four goals in the opening half-hour, using quick ball movement and clinical finishing to silence the home ...
Read More »Rugby: More than a Game
By: Marese Hudson, Staff Writer To most, rugby looks like football without pads. But for the student members of VSU Rugby Club, the real difference isn’t just the rules and playstyle, it’s the family bonds. Rugby shares a lot of physical intensity with football. The difference is after the games with players from opposing teams, it’s about camaraderie. “The one ...
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