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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU women’s softball team will travel to Dahlonega, Georgia, for a doubleheader against the University of North Ga. The first game starts at 1 pm, and the second begins around 3:30 pm at Haines and Carolyn Hill Stadium.  VSU is coming off a win over Middle Georgia in the Gulf Shores Invitational, where the ...

By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. – The VSU men’s baseball team hosts Florida Tech for its home-opening three-game series this weekend, taking place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 5, 6, and 7, at Billy Grant Field at Tommy Thomas Park.  The opening game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, 4 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday.  The Blazers are coming off a ...