VSU Volleyball Hits the Road to Compete in the GSC Tournament

Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter The Blazers are packing up their bags and hitting the highway to battle in the 2026 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Tournament. VSU will travel to Huntsville, Alabama, to face the University of Montevallo in Thursday’s postseason game. Heading into the tournament, the Blazers hold a 16-14 overall record and a 10-8 record in Gulf South Conference play. In their previous meeting, VSU claimed the first two sets, winning 26-24 and 25-22. However, Montevallo responded by capturing the final three sets, including a close 17-15 victory in the deciding fifth set. This gives the Blazers the opportunity to make a comeback and continue their pursuit of the GSC championship. Outside hitter Eva LaRochelle enters the tournament with 266 kills this season and averages 3.91 kills per set. LaRochelle plays an important role in the Blazers’ offensive production, consistently creating scoring opportunities and helping the team maintain its momentum.

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