The Trailblazer

VU Athletics Ready for Upcoming Season

Ryann Griesemer, Staff Writer • October 5, 2020

The Trailblazer interviewed two head coaches from both the Track and Field/ Cross Country and Basketball programs to get a personal account of what last season was like and what is in store for this one

NBA All-Star, VU alum Shawn Marion returns to campus

Kirsten Jansen, Staff Writer • February 11, 2020

Four-time NBA All-Star and Vincennes University alumnus Shawn Marion is no stranger to VU and its successful basketball program. He is ranked second on the all-time lists with 1,685 points and 923 rebounds...

Men’s Basketball Team unveils championship banner

Savannah Boone, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019

Head coach, Todd Franklin, unveiled the NJCAA Men’s Division 1 National Championship Banner to the crowd.

Defending National Champions: Men’s Basketball Team home opener Nov. 1

Aulbrey Cates, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019

Defending National Champions: Men’s Basketball Team home opener Nov. 1

Women’s basketball team looks back

Noel Lee, Staff photographer • March 26, 2019

On Feb. 23, Sophomore Night, the women’s Trailblazer basketball team earned an 84-43 victory over the Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) at the PE complex. It was the 20th winning game of the season and the team achieved its year-long goal of winning 20 games. Coach Harry Meeks praised the team, saying that they played well and were a good basketball team this year.

VU Men’s Basketball wins NJCAA Championship

Olivia P. Tucker, Sections editor • March 25, 2019

The men’s basketball team made it to the final game of the NJCAA championship against the Rangers from Texas on March 23. In the first half the score was 50-34 with the Trailblazers in the lead going into half time. The team maintained the lead resulting in a final score of 87-77.

VU men’s basketball team bounces back; one loss does not define the season

Oliva P. Tucker, staff writer • February 5, 2019

The men’s basketball team is off to a strong start this season with a 18-1 record. Though their season is strong, head coach Todd Franklin said on the season so far, “As a whole, it’s been obviously a good year. We rank top 4 in the country, [18-1], those are kind of the expectations.”