<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://vstateblazers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Valdosta State University Athletics</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Valdosta State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://vstateblazers.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Second Class of Chi Alpha Sigma Inducted at Valdosta State University Athletic Awards Banquet</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/general-second-class-of-chi-alpha-sigma-inducted-at-valdosta-state-university-athletic-awards-banquet.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/4/30/general-second-class-of-chi-alpha-sigma-inducted-at-valdosta-state-university-athletic-awards-banquet.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chi Alpha Sigma" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/5/8/Cover.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – A total of 28 Valdosta State student-athletes were inducted into the Georgia Xi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XA&Sigma;), the National Collegiate Student-Athlete Honor Society, at the 2026 VSU Athletic Awards Banquet Wednesday evening.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/8/Cover.png" /><media:content url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/8/Cover.png"><media:title>Chi Alpha Sigma</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/8/Cover.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12740</s:story_id></item><item><title>Valdosta State Athletics Announces Partnership with Dunkin'</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/3/19/football-valdosta-state-athletics-announces-partnership-with-dunkin.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/3/19/football-valdosta-state-athletics-announces-partnership-with-dunkin.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Dunkin' Partnership" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Dunkin_wide.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State Athletics has announced a new partnership with Dunkin'.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Dunkin_wide.png" /><media:content url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Dunkin_wide.png"><media:title>Dunkin' Partnership</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Dunkin_wide.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12627</s:story_id></item><item><title>Blazer Athletics Day of Giving UPDATES!</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/2/25/baseball-blazer-athletics-day-of-giving-set-for-march-4.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/2/25/baseball-blazer-athletics-day-of-giving-set-for-march-4.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Sports Medicine, Compliance, Cheerleading, Red Hots, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Ticket Office</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Blazer Athletics Day of Giving" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Release_Cover.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State Athletics announced Wednesday that the Second Annual Blazer Athletics Day of Giving is set for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Cane’s</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/2/6/general-valdosta-state-athletics-announces-partnership-with-raising-cane-s.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/2/6/general-valdosta-state-athletics-announces-partnership-with-raising-cane-s.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canes Partnership" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/23/canes_wide.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State Athletics is excited to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, celebrating the brand's newest restaurant opening in Valdosta on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. The new Raising Cane's is located at 1198 N. Saint Augustine Road, Valdosta, GA 31601.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/23/canes_wide.png" /><media:content url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/23/canes_wide.png"><media:title>Canes Partnership</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/23/canes_wide.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12493</s:story_id></item><item><title>29th Annual VSU Athletic Hall of Fame and Alumni Reunion Weekend Set for January 30</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/1/22/general-29th-annual-vsu-athletic-hall-of-fame-and-alumni-reunion-weekend-set-for-january-30.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/1/22/general-29th-annual-vsu-athletic-hall-of-fame-and-alumni-reunion-weekend-set-for-january-30.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Hall of Fame" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/24/Hall_of_Fame_Cover.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Tickets continue to be on sale for the 29th Annual Valdosta State Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony, scheduled for January 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the VSU Student Ballroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Roll</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/1/16/football-five-blazers-earn-academic-all-gsc-for-fall-81-named-gsc-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2026/1/16/football-five-blazers-earn-academic-all-gsc-for-fall-81-named-gsc-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="GSC Academic Awards" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/12/GSC_Academic_Awards.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Five Valdosta State football players were named to the Gulf South Conference All-Academic Team, the league office announced Friday, while 81 Blazer student-athletes earned GSC Academic Honor Roll accolades.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Hots, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Zaxby's Partnership" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Zaxby_s_Website.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State Athletics announced a new partnership with Zaxby's located at 1620 N Ashley St. in Valdosta, strengthening the department's commitment to community engagement while creating unique fan experiences throughout the Blazers' athletic seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Zaxby_s_Website.png" /><media:content 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Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Sports Medicine, Cheerleading, Red Hots, Strength and Conditioning</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Dr. Ed's Partnership" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Dr._Eds_Wide.png" /><br /><br />VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State Athletics announced Thursday a new partnership with Dr. Ed's Nutrition Shoppe, naming the local business as the official nutrition supplement provider for Blazer Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Dr._Eds_Wide.png" /><media:content url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Dr._Eds_Wide.png"><media:title>Dr. Ed's Partnership</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Dr._Eds_Wide.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:37:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12412</s:story_id></item><item><title>Youmans and Scherer Earn All-Gulf South Second Team Honors</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-soccer-youmans-and-scherer-earn-all-gulf-south-second-team-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-soccer-youmans-and-scherer-earn-all-gulf-south-second-team-honors.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="All-GSC Soccer" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/All_Conference.png" /><br /><br />BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Valdosta State junior forward Taylor Youmans and junior midfielder Kaitlyn Scherer were named to the All-Gulf South Conference Second Team, the league office announced Friday afternoon.  This is the first all-league honor for both Youmans and Scherer.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/All_Conference.png" /><media:content url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/All_Conference.png"><media:title>All-GSC Soccer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/All_Conference.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12344</s:story_id></item><item><title>Freshmen Shine in Blazers’ Season Finale Victory at Union, 3-1</title><link>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-freshmen-shine-in-blazers-season-finale-victory-at-union-3-1.aspx</link><guid>https://vstateblazers.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-freshmen-shine-in-blazers-season-finale-victory-at-union-3-1.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kyndal Smith" src="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/5/Smith.png" /><br /><br />JACKSON, Tenn. – In a makeup match from Oct. 26, the Valdosta State women's soccer team rallied from conceding an early goal for a 3-1 win at Union on Wednesday afternoon in the season finale for both teams.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vstateblazers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/5/Smith.png" /><media:content 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