Emporia State Hornets

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Emporia State Hornets
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University Emporia State University
Conference(s) MIAA
NCAA Division II
Athletics director Kent Weiser
Location Emporia, KS
Varsity teams 13
Football stadium Jones Field at Welch Stadium
Basketball arena William L. White Auditorium
Mascot Corky
Nickname Hornets
Fight song "Fight On Emporia!"
Colors Gold and Black

         

Homepage Emporia State Hornets

The Emporia State Hornets and Lady Hornets are the sports teams of Emporia State University located in Emporia, Kansas. They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).[1]

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[edit] Sports

Men's sports

Women's sports

[edit] Football

The current head football coach at Emporia State is Garin Higgins , who has held the position since 2007. Under Higgins, the program began has accumlated an overall record of 14 wins and 29 losses. Higgins was an ESU quarterback from 1987-1990.[2]

[edit] Mascot

Corky small.png The official mascot of Emporia State Athletic teams is Corky. Corky was designed by Mr. Paul Edwards. He is a former Disney artist and works in many mediums and excells in every area of work. He is a fantasic watercolorist and sculpture.

[edit] Fight song

Fight on, Emporia, for the right, Emporia!
Unfold your black and gold,
Hold your banner high.
E S U!
Sing to Emporia, Alma Mater dear.
Might with right will always win the fight--
To victory, Emporia!

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