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Valdosta State Gears Up for Conference game with West Alabama

By: Lloy Hudson, Sports Editor VSU returns to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, for a GSC matchup against West Alabama, a game that head coach Graham Craig says always carries extra emotion. “West Alabama is a really good football team,” head coach Graham Craig said. “Their quarterback’s a really good player, makes their offense go, can create a lot ...

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Trick or treat? Lady Blazers look to Haunt Delta State and Keep Playoff Push Alive

By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. – The VSU Lady Blazers soccer team will host Delta State at 7 p.m. on Halloween night in hopes of continuing their late-season playoff push.  VSU enters the matchup riding a three-game win streak, starting Oct. 18 with a dominant 7-0 victory over Auburn Montgomery, followed by a 3-1 win against Eckerd College ...

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Blazers Rain Fire in a Three-Set Thriller against the Buccaneers

Campus Life Editor: Winter Dube VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Blazer’s flame burns brighter as their win streak against the Buccaneers extends to eight after a nail-biting back and forth play resulting in 28-26 in their second set at the VSU Complex on Thurs. Oct. 23, forwarding them to 9-12 overall and 8-4 in conference play.    The Blazers opened the ...

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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 ...

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Blazers look to break home drought and reignite fire at Bazemore-Hyder

By: Marese Hudson Spectator Staff Writer  VSU looks to make homecoming special by getting the football team’s first win at home against the North Greenville Trailblazers Oct. 25 after a sluggish start.   Coming off the bye week after losing to Division I team The Citadel (38-14), VSU looks to break their 3-game losing streak against North Greenville.    The Trailblazers look to ...

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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 ...

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Valdosta offers a slew of great restaurants to visit after homecoming

By Ashley Jones Arts & Entertainment Editor   After attending homecoming events such as the pep rally, casino night, or the big football game, The Spectator figured out students, and faculty might crave a bite off campus – so we’ve compiled a list of local restaurants worth checking out.  First on the list is Vito’s Pizzeria, this local pizzeria serves ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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