https://vstateblazers.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Valdosta State University Athleticsen-us60https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/6/11/baseball-nilehn-named-gsc-all-academic-64-blazers-earn-spring-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/6/11/baseball-nilehn-named-gsc-all-academic-64-blazers-earn-spring-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Tennis

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Valdosta State junior men's golfer Alexander Nilehn was named to the Gulf South Conference Spring All-Academic Team for the second consecutive year, while 64 Blazers earned GSC Spring Academic Honor Roll recognition.]]>GSC Academic AwardsThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:00 EST112760https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-former-blazer-athletic-trainer-russ-hoff-inducted-into-gata-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-former-blazer-athletic-trainer-russ-hoff-inducted-into-gata-hall-of-fame.aspxGeneral

ATHENS, Ga. – Former Valdosta State athletic trainer Russ Hoff was inducted into the Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame during the organization's annual meeting June 5-7, 2026, on the campus of University of Georgia.]]>HoffTue, 9 Jun 2026 15:00:00 EST312758https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/27/general-watch-gsc-hall-of-fame-inductions-thursday.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/27/general-watch-gsc-hall-of-fame-inductions-thursday.aspxGeneral, Women's Basketball

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The 2026 Gulf South Conference Awards presented by Caldwell Architects is set for Thursday, May 28 in Pensacola, Fla.  Former Valdosta State women's basketball standout Shannon Williams will be inducted into the GSC Hall of Fame.  The event will be streamed live on the GSC YouTube page beginning at 5 p.m. ET.]]>GSC Awards CoverWed, 27 May 2026 14:43:00 EST312755https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/22/general-valdosta-state-athletic-compliance-officer-courtney-smith-named-to-ncaa-division-ii-womens-soccer-committee.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/22/general-valdosta-state-athletic-compliance-officer-courtney-smith-named-to-ncaa-division-ii-womens-soccer-committee.aspxGeneral

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Valdosta State Athletic Compliance Officer Courtney Smith has been named to the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Committee, beginning Sept. 1, 2026, and running through Aug. 31, 2030.]]>CourtneyFri, 22 May 2026 10:40:00 EST312754https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/general-second-class-of-chi-alpha-sigma-inducted-at-valdosta-state-university-athletic-awards-banquet.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/general-second-class-of-chi-alpha-sigma-inducted-at-valdosta-state-university-athletic-awards-banquet.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A total of 28 Valdosta State student-athletes were inducted into the Georgia Xi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), the National Collegiate Student-Athlete Honor Society, at the 2026 VSU Athletic Awards Banquet Wednesday evening.]]>Chi Alpha SigmaThu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EST312740https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/29/general-watts-and-whalen-named-herb-and-linda-reinhard-male-and-female-student-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/29/general-watts-and-whalen-named-herb-and-linda-reinhard-male-and-female-student-athletes-of-the-year.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Softball, Women's Basketball, Red Hots

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State football senior Eric Watts and women's basketball junior Erin Whalen were named the Herb and Linda Reinhard Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the annual awards banquet Wednesday evening.]]>Athlete of YearWed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 EST312739https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/14/blazers-ride-offense-bullpen-to-8-6-win-at-georgia-southwestern.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/14/blazers-ride-offense-bullpen-to-8-6-win-at-georgia-southwestern.aspxBaseball, General

AMERICUS, Ga. - The Valdosta State baseball team (15-27) used a pair of big early innings and a dominant relief effort to secure an 8-6 midweek victory over Georgia Southwestern (20-23) Tuesday evening at Hurricane Stadium.]]>4.14 base recapTue, 14 Apr 2026 21:53:00 EST312704https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/11/blazers-drop-doubleheader-to-lee-in-cleveland-tenn.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/11/blazers-drop-doubleheader-to-lee-in-cleveland-tenn.aspxBaseball, General

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - The Vaaldosta State baseball team(14-27, 10-17 GSC) dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader to Lee (28-13, 18-9 GSC) at Larry Carpenter Stadium at Olympic Field.]]>4.11 recapSat, 11 Apr 2026 20:03:00 EST312692https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/10/red-hots-show-out-in-nda-national-prelims.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/10/red-hots-show-out-in-nda-national-prelims.aspxGeneral, Red Hots

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Valdosta State Red Hots wrapped up prelims at the 2026 Division II NDA National Championship last night.]]>4.10 dance previewFri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:00 EST312685https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/9/vsu-red-hots-and-cheer-team-head-to-nationals-in-daytona-beach.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/9/vsu-red-hots-and-cheer-team-head-to-nationals-in-daytona-beach.aspxGeneral, Cheerleading, Red Hots

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Valdosta State Cheer team and the Red Hots dance team are headed south this weekend as each team prepares for its chance to bring more hardware back to Titletown at the 2026 NDA and NCA College Championships.]]>red hots cheer nca nda nationals 2026 previewThu, 9 Apr 2026 20:12:00 EST312683