By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor  In a thrilling overtime showdown at The Complex, VSU team rallied from a late deficit to beat Trevecca 113-104, giving head coach Mike Helfer his 400th career win as the Blazers’ coach.  This is the Blazers’ second most points scored this season.   Senior guard Peter McKey lead the charge with a career-high of 33 points, shooting 58% from the field, followed by Samarion Bond and Maalik Leitch, both ...

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor  The NBA tried its hardest to preserve the value of major awards by adding a new rule: the 65-game rule. Instead, it created new inequities across the league.  This season, the players who clearly delivered great All-NBA level production found themselves on the outside looking in and not because of performance, but because of a rigid cutoff that doesn’t account for ...

By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. – Titletown, USA, is renowned for its numerous national championships in Division II sports at VSU and its intense high school football rivalries. However, many overlook that it has become a powerhouse in collegiate dance.   The VSU Red Hots swept both the jazz and hip-hop divisions at the National Dance Alliance College National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, securing their 10th and 11th national titles in program history.   ...

By Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — Spring football isn’t about wins and losses. Spring football is about finding identity.  VSU has found parts of who it wants to be.  Head Coach Graham Craig said effort and competition were what stood out to him after the Blazers finished spring practice with their spring game.  “I think this team ...

By: Summer Smiley, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. – VSU baseball has had a challenging 2026 season filled with ups and downs. Although some of the series’ matchups ended in losses, the team continues to play with effort and determination.  The Blazers opened their season with a 4-5 loss against Nova Southeastern on Jan. 30 but gained momentum with a 15-12 win over Palm ...

By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU men’s golf team competed in and hosted the First Federal Collegiate Classic on Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. The red and black finished their home tournament in eighth place, posting scores of 284, 288, and 292 for an even-par total ...

By Dionte Daniel, staff writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — VSU women’s soccer suffered a late-goal setback against Jacksonville University Saturday afternoon in a spring exhibition game on the VSU Soccer Fieldhouse turf.   The scoreless deadlock was broken with just over five minutes left in regulation, as Jacksonville put the game away.   Despite falling to the Dolphins, the Blazers stayed composed against ...

By the Spectator Staff At VSU athletics plays a major role in campus life. From game days to championships, student athletes represent our university. But beyond the field, their experiences show opportunities for growth in how support systems are structured.  One area that continues to evolve across colleges, across the US are Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). While NIL has created new opportunities nationwide, student-athletes at VSU often navigate this space largely ...

By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga – VSU baseball hosts a three-game conference series this weekend against Delta State at Billy Grant Field in Valdosta, Ga.  The first two games are a doubleheader with two seven-inning games on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The final nine-inning game will take place on Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.  ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor The VSU women’s tennis team battled to secure a victory, while the men’s team came up short against No. 42 Columbus State on Wednesday afternoon.  The women’s match came down to the final court in a tense finish, something head coach John Hansen said it reflected how competitive the day was.  “Neither match was even close to ...

By Dionte Daniel, Staff Writer VSU’s tennis teams went their separate ways Wednesday afternoon at the VSU Tennis Complex, as the Lady Blazers picked up a solid win against Lee University while the Blazer men fell short against the nationally ranked Flames.   The women jumped out to an early lead winning two of three on the doubles court. Ivana Castillo Hurtado and Charleigh Fay won No. 2 doubles ...