The Valdosta State men's basketball team continues Gulf South Conference play this week with a two-game road trip to Mississippi, opening with a Thursday night matchup against Delta State Statesmen before closing the trip Saturday at Mississippi College Choctaws.

The Blazers will face Delta State on Thursday, February 12, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET in Cleveland, Mississippi. Valdosta State then travels south to Clinton for a Saturday showdown with Mississippi College on February 14 at 5 p.m. ET.

Valdosta State comes into the weekend holding a 14-8 overall record and  a 9-7 record in Gulf South Conference play, after two huge wins versus Lee University and Trevecca Nazerene last week. The Blazers are entering this road trip looking to improve its position in the GSC standings and build consistency away from The Complex.

This road swing presents an important stretch in the GSC standings, as Valdosta State looks to string together strong performances away from home against two familiar conference opponents. Delta State has long been one of the league's toughest home tests, known for its physical style and defensive pressure, while Mississippi College traditionally plays with pace and efficiency inside its home arena.

Valdosta State enters the week focused on execution at both ends of the floor, emphasizing ball movement offensively and disciplined defense on the road. The Blazers have leaned on balanced scoring and depth throughout conference play, with multiple players capable of stepping up in key moments.

Thursday's matchup with Delta State marks the second meeting of the season between the two programs, while Saturday's contest against Mississippi College closes out the Mississippi trip and offers a chance to finish the road swing on a high note.

In their last game, Delta State (9–13, 6–11 GSC)  earned a hard-fought 97–90 double overtime victory over Union University on Tuesday night in Gulf South Conference play. Je'Marion Westbrook led the way with 29 points and seven rebounds, going 11-of-13 from the free-throw line, while DaCory Porter added 26 points and eight rebounds in 48 minutes. Brendan Braddix contributed 21 points, and Phillip Hughes grabbed 10 rebounds to help Delta State win the battle on the boards.

Mississippi College (10-13, 7-10 Gulf South) is coming off a victory versus Christian Brothers, where Josh Holman led the way with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Phil Nelson added 21 points on an efficient 10-of-12 shooting, including the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining. Avaughn Johnson contributed eight points and 10 rebounds as Mississippi College dominated the paint and edged out the one-point win. 

Tip-off times are set for 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday against Delta State and 5 p.m. ET Saturday versus Mississippi College, as Valdosta State looks to make a statement during a pivotal week of Gulf South Conference play.