The Valdosta State Blazers begin Gulf South Conference play on the road against the Erskine College Fleet. The Blazers enter this week’s matchup with all of the momentum after last week’s 34-0 victory against the Fayetteville State Broncos. The Blazers moved their record to 3-0 in the season. The offensive for the Blazers has been led primarily by senior quarterback ...
Read More »Soccer and Volleyball Team Traditions
Whether pre-game habits or post-match celebrations, traditions are essential to the players on the VSU women’s soccer and volleyball teams. As a senior on the soccer team, Jocelyn Oballe plays a pivotal role in passing on the team’s traditions to underclassmen, ensuring the continuity and significance of these customs. Outside foward, Jocelyn Oballe. “Being a part of the VSU women’s ...
Read More »VSU Mourns the Loss of Dr. Bobbie Ticknor
VSU has issued a statement mourning the sudden death of Dr. Bobbie Ticknor, a criminal justice professor and active member of VSU’s community. She is survived by her husband Michael, as well as her daughter, Amanda Gayer, her son-in-law, Wyatt, and her grandchildren, Aria and Ivan. Dr. Ticknor has been with VSU for 10 years, serving as an assistant professor ...
Read More »Blazers Burn the Broncos 34-0
The Valdosta State Blazers shut out the Fayetteville State Broncos 34-0. The Blazers dominated the Broncos in this game from start to finish as they moved to 3-0 on the season and continued their dominance early in the season. This is the first time the Blazers had shut out an opponent since 2021 when they demolished their Gulf South Conference ...
Read More »Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance visits local donut shop
Vice Presidential nominee and Ohio Senator, JD Vance, took a trip down South for a rally at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office on Aug. 22. He traveled around Valdosta and visited Holt’s Donut Shop where a viral video was born. Ebony Statem, the Holt’s employee speaking in the video, described the event to be “very chaotic.” A secret service worker ...
Read More »VSU Blazers Defeat Newberry Wolves
Valdosta State Blazers soundly defeat the Newberry College Wolves 27-14. The Blazers had a clear edge throughout the game and never lost the lead after scoring on their first drive. The game harkens back to the days when the way to win was for the running backs to lead. The Blazers accounted for 197 rushing yards on the day, ...
Read More »The Blazers face off with the newberry wolves at away game
The Blazers look to keep their momentum as they take the show on the road to face the Newberry College Wolves. The Blazers are coming off a win with a dominating display against the Albany State Rams 42-10. Senior quarterback Sammy Edwards was in midseason form in the win as he only had seven incompletions, 325 yards and five total ...
Read More »Lady blazers set to face middle georgia knights in season opener
The Lady Blazers will take on Middle Georgia College for the first game of the season and the first home opener for soccer. As our Blazers finished with an 8-6-4 record, they are ready to start this season strong and take advantage of the 0-2 College team. As their opponents, the Middle Georgia Knights has yet to begin its ...
Read More »Blazers Dominate the Golden Rams at Home Opener
The Valdosta State Blazers dominate the Albany State Golden Rams, 42-10, in the season opener at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The game was not even Close. The Blazers had a clear advantage in nearly every statistical category and took control of the game early. Senior Quarterback Sammy Edwards delivered a dazzling performance, completing 18 out of 25 passes for 306 yards and ...
Read More »Blazers Return to the Gridiron vs. the Albany State Golden Rams
For what has been billed as the Labor Day classic, the Valdosta State Blazers prepare for the home opener against the long-standing non-conference rival, Albany State Golden Rams. The Blazers begin the season with lofty expectations to continue the winning tradition that is the norm in a city with the nickname “Titletown.” After missing the playoffs in their first season ...
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