Emporia State Hornets
sports teams of a university or college
The Emporia State Hornets are the athletic teams that represent Emporia State University (ESU). The women's basketball and softball teams use the name Lady Hornets. The university's athletic program fields 15 varsity teams in 11 sports all of whom have combined to win 50 conference championships as well as three national championships (1 NAIA, 1 AIAW and 1 NCAA). Corky the Hornet serves as the mascot representing the teams, and the school colors are black and gold. Emporia State participates in the NCAA Division II and has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) since 1991.
The university's athletic director is Steve Rodecap, who began his tenure on August 5, 2025. The Hornet football team has been coached by Garin Higgins since 2007. MJ Baker was named head coach of the Lady Hornets basketball program in 2025. The women's basketball program is the school's only NCAA championship, which the team won during the 2010 tournament. The men's basketball team is coached by Tom Billeter.
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