VALDOSTA, Ga. – Junior guard Jacolbey Owens and sophomore guard DJ Mitchell led the Blazers' offense with 16 points each as VSU fell to the West Georgia Wolves Saturday night to open Gulf South Conference play at home. 
 
The Blazers (4-3, 0-1 GSC) suffered their third loss of the season after a valiant 40 minutes of action. VSU shot 18 of 30 (60%) from the field in the first half and four of ten outside the arc (40%). 
 
The Blazers jumped out to an early lead, 9-1, after a made jump shot from junior forward Michael Cole and a made free throw by sophomore guard Cam Selders. VSU entered the locker room with a slight lead over the Wolves, 49-46. 
 
In the second half, the Blazers were held to a 31.03 field goal percentage, going nine of 29 from the field and missing all eight three-point attempts. VSU ended the match trailing the Wolves 86-79. 
 
For the Wolves (3-4, 1-1 GSC), Kadeim Jones led the offense with 19 points along with seven rebounds. Seth Brown-Carter put up 18 points on the night while also grabbing six rebounds. 
 
Junior forward Mohamed Fofana led VSU in rebounds with eight while also recording ten points on the night, one assist, and one steal.  Owens recorded four assists, one block, and one steal while Mitchell grabbed seven rebounds. 
 
The Blazers went 27 of 59 from the field and four of 18 outside the arc in the game. VSU recorded 19 points off turnovers and sunk 21 of 30 (70%) free throws. 
 
The Blazers will be back in action on Tuesday to take on Clayton State at 7:30 p.m. in Morrow, Georgia. 
 
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