VALDOSTA, Ga. - The Valdosta State Lady Blazers cruised to a dominant 70-35 victory over Thomas University in non-conference action on Monday night at The Complex.

Valdosta State's second win in as many nights kept the red and black perfect at home and lifted the Lady Blazers to 6-3 overall on the season. The victory set the stage for the continuation of Gulf South Conference play, which will pick back up this weekend at The Complex.

The Nighthawks struck first in the opening minute of the contest with a layup by Daycia Bandy, but Kenya Samone' Dixon promptly followed with her first of three long distance buckets to put VSU back on top 3-2. Taylor Buie connected from three point range just 30 seconds later, which sparked a 17-10 run for the Lady Blazers in the first quarter.

The Valdosta State defense held TU to single digits in both the second and third quarter for 14 total points. In contrast, VSU racked up 37 points during that same stretch to run away with the contest.

Madi Mitchell led the way offensively with 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, while Dixon poured in 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the year. Ten different Lady Blazers scored in the balanced offensive effort, and every VSU player that entered secured at least one rebound.

Valdosta State will return to action on Saturday, December 16th to face the visiting Montevallo Falcons. The Gulf South Conference matchup is scheduled for a 2:00 p.m. tip-off, with the men's team to follow. Full coverage of the action will be available right here at www.vstateblazers.com.