Valdosta State Earns 66-41 Win in GSC Quarterfinals
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Lady Blazers toppled the defending GSC Champions from Delta State in Tuesday’s GSC Quarterfinal, 66-41. First Team All-GSC honoree Madi Mitchell had a game-high 23 points on 71.4% shooting.
BY THE NUMBERS
| GAME SCORING |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Delta State (14-14) |
4 |
9 |
12 |
16 |
41 |
| Valdosta State (20-9) |
8 |
21 |
20 |
17 |
66 |
| GAME LEADERS |
DSU |
VSU |
| Points |
Jackson - 12 |
Mitchell - 23 |
| Rebounds |
Kneeland - 6 |
Samone' Dixon - 13 |
| Assists |
Rush - 2 |
Franklin - 4 |
KEY MOMENTS
After an opening quarter where both teams struggled, VSU pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring DSU 21-9. In the first half, the Lady Blazers held the Lady Statesmen to just 13 points.
NOTABLE
- This is the first time since 2005 that Delta State has not advanced to the semifinals of the conference tournament.
- After not qualifying for last year’s GSC Tournament, Valdosta State will make its first appearance in the semifinals since 2010.
- In her first season, VSU head coach Carley Kuhns has now racked up 20 wins. It's the first time VSU has had 20 wins since the 2011-12 season.
UP NEXT
Valdosta State will square off with Lee in the semifinals. VSU earned an overtime win in the final game of the regular season to clinch the #2 seed.