Lady Blazers heading home early; NCAA tournament berth uncertain

Mar 8th, 2013 | By

Birmingham Ala. – Despite the Lady Blazers’ best efforts in the second half, VSU couldn’t overcome a 25 point deficit at halftime as they got knocked out early in the Gulf South Conference Tournament with a 90-79 loss to Alabama Huntsville.  UAH was led by Gulf South Conference player of the year honoree Jasmine Hammon
[continue reading...]



Lady Blazers outlast Argonauts

Feb 23rd, 2013 | By

Valdosta State’s lone senior forward Brittney Nelson came up clutch once again to lead the Lady Blazers to a 68-65 victory over West Florida in her final game in the P.E. Complex Saturday afternoon. VSU down 64-63 with less than 30 seconds left, Kourtnee Williams connected with Brittney Nelson to hit a three-pointer from deep
[continue reading...]



VSU says farewell to seniors

Feb 21st, 2013 | By

Written by Shane Thomas   Valdosta State men’s basketball team is gearing up for its final home game of the season, hosting West Florida Saturday afternoon. The Blazers enter the game on a three-game winning streak following a 70-69 victory over the West Alabama Tigers last Saturday at The Complex. UWF has won two consecutive
[continue reading...]



Blazers to host Wolves Thursday

Feb 14th, 2013 | By

VSU welcomes their basketball teams home after a two-game road trip as the Blazers return to The Complex to face Wolves of conference rival West Georgia. Valdosta State comes into Thursday’s game with an overall record of 14-7, with a record of 6-7 in conference play.  After winning three of four games on their last
[continue reading...]



Blazer basketball hoping to improve for next game

Jan 31st, 2013 | By
basketball spotlight

Written by Chris Kessler   With just nine games left, and a record of 10-7, it’s gut-check time for the Lady Blazers.   “We’re in a nine game season, our focus is to be the best team we can be each and every day. It’s the small things can be the big things and that’s
[continue reading...]



Lady Blazers lose again

Jan 27th, 2013 | By
sports

Valdosta, Ga. – The Lady Blazers (10-7) are on a two-game losing streak and move to 3-6 in Gulf South Conference play after falling 58-52 to rival Delta State (11-6) Saturday afternoon in the P.E. Complex. Forcing a bevy of turnovers (19) was vital for the Lady Statesmen staying close behind all game before stealing
[continue reading...]



Lady Blazers face Christian Bros. tonight

Jan 24th, 2013 | By

By Chris Kessler   Tonight, Valdosta State Lady Blazers come home to play inside The Complex. VSU, 10-5 on the year, is coming off a three game road trip that ended with a 62-59 road victory at West Florida last saturday. The team was lifted by Ashley Johnson’s 20 points off the bench. Coach Kiley
[continue reading...]



Blazers hit the road against Argos

Jan 17th, 2013 | By
basketball spotlight

The Blazers are heading to the beach, but this isn’t a vacation trip, it’s strictly a business trip. The Valdosta State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will travel to Pensacola, Fl. this Saturday to take on Gulf South Conference rival West Florida. The men’s team is coming off a thrilling 91-88 overtime victory at West
[continue reading...]



Lady Blazers hit the road against GSC this weekend

Nov 29th, 2012 | By

In rare early season conference games, the undefeated Lady Blazers hit the road against Union and North Alabama to kick off GSC play for the 2012-2013 season. Since Shorter and Union were added to the Women’s Basketball Gulf South Conference the schedule is much different this year. Normally the Blazers would start GSC games in
[continue reading...]



VSU ready for Wildcats

Nov 15th, 2012 | By
coach spotlight

In a rematch of last year’s first round of the Division II South Region tournament, the injury plagued Blazers take on Fort Valley State tonight in Fort Valley, Ga.. The ladies kicked off their season with a victory over Trinity Baptist 64-51. Kamyia Smith, junior point guard, is new to VSU this season but led
[continue reading...]