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Learning How to Compete: Spring shapes identify for VSU football

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 ...

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Chasing the Story: Gabriel Burns’ Journey From VSU To The Pros

By: Dionte Daniel,  Staff Writer   The sound of the ball connecting with the bat bounced around Minute Maid Park. Gabriel Burns looked up to see where the ball would land before he knew he was about to watch a home run.   “Oh my God,” Burns spoke aloud from inside the press box. Jorge Soler ended up hitting a three-run ...

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Late goal edges Jacksonville past Blazers in spring exhibition

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 ...

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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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VSU looks to end skid; defend home court against West Florida

By Dionte Daniel, staff writer   On Saturday afternoon, the VSU men’s basketball team will return home in hopes of picking up a win against West Florida in conference play.   VSU currently stands at 11–8 overall and 6–7 in conference play, right in the middle of Gulf South Conference (GSC) play. The Blazers have lost their last two games, but their home court record is nearly ...

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Blazers ride four-game win streak into matchup with Auburn Montgomery

By Dionte Daniel , Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — Looking to continue building momentum, the VSU Blazers men’s basketball team will host Auburn Montgomery Saturday afternoon at The Complex.  Coming off a 101–83 win against Montevallo on Thursday; VSU will aim to reach the five-win mark during its current winning streak. The Blazers shot 50% from the floor and forced 16 turnovers against Montevallo. The victory improved VSU’s record to ...

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Lady Blazers fall short after late comeback push against Georgia Southwestern

By: Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — A late fourth-quarter comeback was not enough for the VSU Lady Blazers on Wednesday night, as they lost 74–71 to Georgia Southwestern in The Complex.  VSU (2–1) came into the night undefeated but found themselves out of sync for much of the middle two quarters. The Lady Blazers were outscored 16–12 ...

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