It almost became a game that could have cost Valdosta State their homecoming game and their postseason dreams, but five forced turnovers and six rushing touchdowns allowed the Blazers to beat Shorter by a score of 41-31. The Blazers started off hot, taking a 14-0 lead over the Hawks. After some bad plays on special teams, Shorter was able to ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter    Following an impressive performance, the Blazers secured a 41-31 victory over Shorter University in their previous matchup.  The Blazers will hit the road Saturday, Oct. 31, to face the University of West Alabama. VSU aims to extend its winning streak and carry its momentum into another competitive matchup.  VSU is now 5-1 on the ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor Many people have talked about what Angel Reese cannot do in her career so far in the WNBA. Well, she won Defensive Player of the Year and can win the Atlanta Dream their first WNBA championship in four games. Pretty good right? Considering all the people that said she was not good enough. Angel ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter   Following a two-week break, the Blazers return to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Oct.ober 24 at 3 p.m. to face Shorter University in their annual Homecoming matchup.   With the home crowd behind them, the Blazers look to make a statement as they return to the field for one of the university’s most anticipated traditions.   The Blazers ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor   VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State had three weeks to digest their loss. Once they stepped back on the field, they showed what they could do.   The No. 16 Blazers came and blew out Erskine 56-0 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Saturday. They were able to utilize their rushing attack and defensive line to ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball won all six sets during its weekend trip to Tennessee, sweeping Christian Brothers and Union to improve to 11-8 overall and 5-2 in GSC play. The Blazers opened the weekend with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-20 win over Christian Brothers on Friday, Oct. 2, in Memphis. Eva LaRochelle led VSU with 14 kills, while ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor   VSU volleyball will look to bounce back from a loss as it travels to Tennessee for two Gulf South Conference matches this weekend. The Blazers face Christian Brothers at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Memphis before traveling to Jackson to play Union at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. VSU enters the weekend with ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU will look to return to the win column when it hosts Erskine at 12 p.m. Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Blazers enter the matchup after a 44-41 loss to UNC Pembroke on Sept. 19, their first loss of the season.  VSU is ranked No. 16 in the D2Football poll, No. 18 in the AFCA ...

By Dionte Daniel,  Assistant Sports Editor   Although VSU football could not claim a victory this week, they were able to take home most of the awards from the Gulf South Conference, with women’s soccer taking home an award of their own as well.   Sophomore Running Back Shawn Paschall was awarded GSC Offensive Player of the Week. Junior outside ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  Blazer athletes continue to make waves within the Gulf South Conference, as players from multiple Valdosta State athletic programs picked up GSC weekly honors last week. Volleyball junior Paola Aviles was named GSC Offensive Player of the Week, and football freshman Jabari McMillan was named GSC Freshman of the Week.  Aviles picked up her award ...