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VSU Baseball Hosts Delta State for Conference Series

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.  ...

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Blazers Split Results against Columbus State as Women Rally, Men fall

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 ...

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Lady Blazers Command Court in 6–1 Win Over Lee; Men Fall to No. 24 Flames

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 ...

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Blazer Softball Comes Out on Top After Home Opening Series Against UAH

By: Summer Smiley, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. – From a double-header sweep on Saturday, to a tough 3-11 loss on Sunday, VSU softball ultimately takes control of nationally ranked the University of Alabama Huntsville chargers in this weekend’s home opener at Steel’s Diamond at Blazer Park.   Pitching was a key factor in the wins from both teams this weekend. For VSU, both Savannah Barfield and Toree Wofford ...

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Blazers Set for Weekend Test as UAH Chargers Come to Valdosta

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor  VSU baseball opens a three-game weekend series Saturday as the Blazers host the University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers at Billy Grant Field with a double header, followed by a single game Sunday.  Both teams have shown early-season offensive spark, but VSU enters the weekend with a lower batting average with a .261 in the Gulf South Conference play than Huntsville ...

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VSU Softball Brings Momentum into First Home Game Series Against ranked UAH Chargers

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor  VSU softball returns home this weekend for its first games at Steel’s Diamond at Blazer Park with fireworks already lit, riding a three-game win streak. The Blazers are hosting #24 University of Alabama Huntsville Chargers in a key early-season Gulf South Conference showdown, with both teams entering 3-0 in conference play.  Chole Eichelberger claimed the GSC Player ...

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Lady Blazers Head into Final Two Games Before Gulf South Conference Tournament Begins

Written by Dionte Daniel, Staff writer    Valdosta State women’s basketball enters its final two games of the regular season on the road looking to finish strong before the Gulf South Conference Tournament.    The Lady Blazers 14–12, 11–9 GSC fell on Senior Day against Union in a 78–73 decision, however, they are already locked into the postseason. What’s next is rebounding from this loss ...

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Lady Blazers Brush Off Senior Day Loss as They Prepare for Playoffs

By: Summer Smiley, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Lady Blazers 14-12 competed in an intense matchup during their senior day against the Union Bulldogs 19-9, in Saturday’s game at the Complex.  Although they faced a difficult loss of 73-78, the Blazers started the game with a strong defensive set causing the Bulldogs two turnovers in the first minute and a half ...

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VSU Falls to CBU, Snapping a Five-Game Win Streak

By: Austin Sellars,  Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU men’s basketball team snapped its five-game win streak Thursday night, falling to Christian Brothers University 89-70 at the Complex.  The Blazers struggled to get anything to go in, despite creating multiple chances for themselves all night.   This loss now brings VSU to a 16-9 overall record and 11-8 in Gulf South Conference play. For CBU, ...

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VSU Baseball Hosts Union for a V-Day Rematch

By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU men’s baseball team will host a three-game series against Union University on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14, at Billy Grant Field in Valdosta, Ga.  This is the first conference series for the red and black.  The first game will be held on Friday, with the first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. On Saturday, ...

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