By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor Valdosta State fell 38-14 to The Citadel on Saturday at Johnson Hagood Stadium, as the Bulldogs capitalized on early momentum and tough conditions to hand the Blazers their third straight loss. The Citadel (3-3) jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 24-0 before halftime. “We’ve been put ...
Read More »Behind the Helmets: The Unseen Work of VSU’s Equipment Team
By: Lloydrica Hudson Sports Editor While most fans only see the players on the field every Saturday, a small group of students spends countless hours making sure the VSU’s football team is ready to play. For seniors Alexa Hawkins, Chase Kerlin, and junior Le vy Nguyen, being part of the VSU football equipment staff is more than just setting ...
Read More »Blazers men snap 2-year long losing streak to a ranked team
By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor For the first time in two years, the Blazers came out on top Saturday against No. 8-ranked opponent, stunning Alabama Huntsville with a clutch second-half surge that brought the fire and confidence inside The Complex to win 93-91. Entering the game, the Blazers were on a six-game losing streak to The Chargers and had a total record against Huntsville ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Christian Brothers Outlasts Blazers in Playoff Defeat
By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The Valdosta State Lady Blazers volleyball team came up short against Christian Brothers University in the first round of the playoffs at the Complex on Tuesday night, falling 3-0 in just three sets. The Lady Buccaneers won the first set 25-22, the second set 28-26, and the final set 25-17. ...
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 »VSU Ends West Florida Undefeated Season in OT Thriller and Become GSC Champions
By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor VSU went to PenAir Field and had a thriller game against No. 3 West Florida, as the Blazer won 47-44 with a game winning field goal in overtime and earned the automatic qualifier to the NCAA playoffs. In this game VSU racked up 426 total yards, with Jameson Holcomb leading the offense with 331 ...
Read More »VSU seeking late playoff berth with another upset
By: Marese Hudson Assistant Sports Editor VSU’s football season has been a roller coaster of wins and losses, and now the Blazers look to beat the No. 1 team in their region (Super Region Two) the West Florida Argonauts. VSU is on a three-game win streak, with two of those wins being against Gulf South Conference opponents. Each of ...
Read More »Lady Blazers open 2025–2026 season Friday looking to seek revenge against Eckerd
By Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. — VSU will open the 2025–26 women’s basketball season on Friday night at 5: 30 p.m., when the Blazers host Eckerd College inside The Complex. The two teams met last season, with the Tritons prevailing 61–55. With the pair playing in the season opener, Friday will give VSU an early chance for ...
Read More »Valdosta State’s Jaheim Arnold makes game-winning catch to upset No. 21 Delta State
By Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. — With nine seconds left in the game, Jaheim Arnold pulled off a one-handed grab in the back corner of the end zone to seal a Senior Day victory for Valdosta State. The Blazers upset No. 21 Delta State, 27–23, on Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Blazers head coach Graham Craig said it ...
Read More »Winnersville
By: Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer For decades, football has been Valdosta’s lifeblood. There has been, for many, no greater time for the community to come together than to indulge in the competitive spirit sport brings. There is one defining (high school) game that has etched itself into the hearts of many years after year—Winnersville, the culmination of a rivalry between Lowndes and Valdosta. It’s an event ...
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