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Team & personnel
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You've got a guy in your corner for Emporia State Hornets tickets and updates. ESU Hornets compete in the NCAA Division II within the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Home venues include Welch Stadium for football and White Auditorium for basketball and volleyball. Stay ahead of the action with our reliable, no-nonsense ticket access and up-to-date team news straight from ESU Athletics’ channels.
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Whether you're chasing football Saturdays at Welch Stadium, or basketball nights at White Auditorium, we’ve got you covered with secure, straightforward ticketing and the latest scheduling announcements for the 2025–26 seasons.
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What surrounds the action
ESU Athletics has embraced new branding and digital tools to improve fan experience. In 2025, Corky the Hornet received updated branding, and January 2026 brought redesigned esuhornets.com and the ESU Hornets App to streamline ticketing, scores, and fan engagement. Follow official ESU channels for social updates: Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. For schedules, tickets, and live scores, visit esuhornets.com and download the ESU Hornets App.
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Key upcoming events include 2025 football home games at Welch Stadium, starting with the season opener against Minot State on August 28, and 2025–26 home schedules at White Auditorium for both men's and women's basketball. The Lady Hornets won the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship and remain a cornerstone of ESU's athletic program.
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Quick Facts About Emporia State Hornets
- ESU Hornets compete in NCAA Division II in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) and use Welch Stadium (football) and White Auditorium (basketball/volleyball) as home venues.
- The Lady Hornets won the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship in women's basketball.
- 2025 football schedule features multiple home games at Welch Stadium, including a season opener vs Minot State on August 28, with additional home dates against Pittsburg State, Missouri Southern, Northwest Missouri, and Fort Hays State.
- 2025–26 men's basketball hosts 12 home dates at White Auditorium; general admission seating is free with reserved season tickets on sale.
- 2025–26 women's basketball hosts 14 home dates at White Auditorium; general admission seating is free with reserved season tickets on sale; MJ Baker begins her tenure as head coach in 2025–26.
- ESU Athletics maintains multiple social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok) for Hornets fans to follow updates and live content.
Team and competition background
The Emporia State Hornets football program has a history dating back to 1893. The team has gone through multiple eras of coaching, including the Fran Welch era (1928–1942, 1946–1954), the Larry Kramer era (1983–1994), and the Garin Higgins era (2007–present). The Hornets compete in the NCAA Division II. [1] [2]
Notable people
The Emporia State Hornets have notable alumni who have made significant contributions to sports and other fields. [3]
What attending is like
The Hornets have specific school colors and a mascot that are part of their traditions. The team has various songs associated with their games and events. [3]
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