Valdosta State-West Georgia postgame

Valdosta State players celebrate with the Peach Basket
following Saturday's 42-7 win over the Wolves.
(Ed Hooper | The VDT)

 

CARROLLTON — The Valdosta State Blazers improved to 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in Gulf South Conference play Saturday with a commanding 42-7 win over in-state rival West Georgia.

The Blazers out gained the Wolves 507-217 as the Valdosta State offense scored on six of 14 offensive possessions, while the defense forced seven punts and two interceptions on the afternoon.

With the win, the Blazers reclaimed the Peach Basket, which they lost with a final-minute loss to the Wolves last season.

David Dean postgame interview


More on the Blazers' win will be available in Sunday's edition of the Times.

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