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 ...
Read More »Blazers picking up more weekly awards throughout fall sports season
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 ...
Read More »VSU volleyball rebounds from GSC opener with two straight wins
By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball lost its Gulf South Conference opener Friday, Sept. 18, then responded with wins over Trevecca Nazarene and Auburn Montgomery to improve to 2-1 in conference play. The Blazers took the first set against Lee 25-20 on Friday at The Complex, but the Flames won the next three to take the match. Eva LaRochelle ...
Read More »VSU volleyball set for two-match weekend at The Complex
By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball returns home this weekend for two matches at The Complex, beginning GSC play Friday before turning its attention to Trevecca Nazarene on Saturday. The Blazers will open the weekend against Lee at 6 p.m. Friday before facing Trevecca Nazarene at 2 p.m. Saturday. While Friday marks the beginning of conference play, Saturday gives ...
Read More »Blazers earn GSC weekly awards in Volleyball, Football
By: Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor VSU athletics was highlighted by the Gulf South Conference on Wednesday as volleyball player Eimy Negron Domenech and punter Lucas Edenfield were named to the GSC’s weekly watch lists. Negron Domenech, a senior defensive specialist/libero, was named GSC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance at the Flagler Invitational. In ...
Read More »VSU Volleyball Continues Home Tournament Play
By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball will look to bounce back as it continues the Blazer Volleyball Fall Tournament at The Complex this weekend. The Blazers enter Friday with a 3-5 record after falling to Embry-Riddle 3-1 Thursday. VSU will play Lander at 1:30 p.m. Friday before playing two matches Saturday. The Blazers will take on Paine College at ...
Read More »VSU’s Women’s Volleyball Team Hosts Christian Brothers in Opening Round
By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, GA – The Valdosta State University women’s volleyball team is set to host Christian Brothers University at the Complex, Tuesday, November 18th, at 6p.m. for the opening round of the Gulf South Conference tournament. VSU currently holds the sixth seed in the tournament, while CBU holds the seventh. VSU finished the regular ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Wolves claw Blazers in Red Clay Rivalry
In what could be the final chapter of the Red Clay Rivalry, the West Georgia Wolves women’s volleyball team came away with a win on a frightening Halloween night against the VSU Blazers in a clean sweep. The Wolves snapped their six-game losing streak and moved to 12-12 on the season as they looked dominant in the win. Senior outside ...
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