https://vstateblazers.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest 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/2026/5/7/softball-late-rally-falls-short-valdosta-states-season-ends-in-5-4-loss-to-uah.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-late-rally-falls-short-valdosta-states-season-ends-in-5-4-loss-to-uah.aspxSoftball

Oxford, Ala. - Valdosta State's 2026 season came to a close Thursday afternoon with a hard-fought 5-4 loss to Alabama Huntsville in an elimination game at the Gulf South Conference Tournament at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. In a back-and-forth contest that featured 22 combined hits and multiple lead changes, the Blazers rallied late but ultimately could not hold off UAH in the final inning.]]>5.7 SB recapThu, 7 May 2026 18:10:00 EST812750https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-late-inning-heartbreak-valdosta-state-falls-to-west-alabama-3-2-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-late-inning-heartbreak-valdosta-state-falls-to-west-alabama-3-2-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

Oxford, Ala. - Valdosta State's GSC tournament opener ended in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday afternoon as the seventh-seeded Blazers fell to second-seeded West Alabama, 3-2, in nine innings during the opening round of the Gulf South Conference Tournament at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama.]]>SB GSC Tournament opener Wed, 6 May 2026 18:24:00 EST812749https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-eichelberger-and-mcnearney-earn-second-team-all-gulf-south-conference-honors.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-eichelberger-and-mcnearney-earn-second-team-all-gulf-south-conference-honors.aspxSoftball

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Valdosta State sophomore Chloe Eichelberger and senior Saylor McNearney were named Second Team All-Gulf South Conference, the league announced Wednesday morning.]]>VSU LogoWed, 6 May 2026 18:00:00 EST812746https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-blazers-seek-redemption-against-no-2-west-alabama-tigers-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-blazers-seek-redemption-against-no-2-west-alabama-tigers-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

Valdosta, Ga - Valdosta State enters the Gulf South Conference Tournament as the No. 7 seed with momentum and confidence, set to face No. 2 seed West Alabama Tigers in its opening postseason matchup. The Blazers, who closed the regular season with a doubleheader sweep over Union, now turn their focus to a Tigers squad that proved to be one of the toughest opponents on their schedule earlier this spring.]]>5.6 SB RecapTue, 5 May 2026 14:25:00 EST812745https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/4/blazer-softball-honors-eight-seniors-for-senior-day.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/4/blazer-softball-honors-eight-seniors-for-senior-day.aspxSoftball

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Valdosta State softball team honored eight seniors on Sunday in conjunction with a special student-athlete graduation ceremony for athletes who will miss next week's on campus graduation due to postseason competition.]]>SB SeniorsMon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 EST812744https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/2/saturday-softball-regular-season-finale-rained-out.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/2/saturday-softball-regular-season-finale-rained-out.aspxSoftball

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Valdosta State softball regular season finale and Senior Day versus Union has been canceled due to heavy rain overnight and this morning in Valdosta.]]>Softball Schedule ChangeSat, 2 May 2026 10:18:00 EST812743https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-blazers-sweep-in-finale-regular-season-doubleheader.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-blazers-sweep-in-finale-regular-season-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

Valdosta, Ga - Valdosta State sweeps in doubleheader versus Union in impressive fashion Friday at Steel's Diamond,  with a 1-0 win in game one followed by a 5-1 victory in game two. The Blazers leaned on dominant pitching performances and timely execution in both contests to secure the sweep and build momentum heading into the last game of the regular season and postseason play.]]>SB 5.1Fri, 1 May 2026 18:57:00 EST812742https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-blazers-set-for-regular-season-finale-against-union-honor-seniors-on-special-weekend.aspxhttps://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-blazers-set-for-regular-season-finale-against-union-honor-seniors-on-special-weekend.aspxSoftball

Valdosta, Ga - Valdosta State closes out the regular season this weekend with a pivotal Gulf South Conference home series against Union University, looking to build momentum heading into postseason play. The Blazers return to Steel's Diamond after a challenging road trip against No. 14 West Florida, where they showed flashes of resilience despite a series loss.]]>5.1 & 5.2 SB Pregame Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:11:00 EST812741https://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 EST312740