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Sophomore defender Aubrey Seltman moves to kick the ball at midfield in a game against Northern University on Sept. 14.

Hornet Soccer comes out on top in 3-1 take down of Northern State

Isabella Tyson September 18, 2025

From their home pitch, Emporia State soccer claimed the victory over Northern State 3-1, making two consecutive goals during play on Sept. 14.  Despite the Hornets racking up five corners and three...

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‘Proof of the opportunities ESU gave me’ says one of five alumni added to Athletic Hall of Honor

Isabella Tyson September 18, 2025

245 former student athletes, coaches and administrators and 23 teams have a spot in the Emporia State Athletic Hall of Honor. This year, five alumni and one team will be joining them.  The 2025 induction...

Junior Mostafa Elbasnaly bounces on his toes during a singles match on Sept. 6.

Hornets look ahead after successful Chicken Dinner Invitational

Isabella Tyson September 13, 2025

Hornet men’s tennis matched up against Seward Community College and Bethel College to start the season off at the annual George Milton Chicken Dinner Invitational on Sept. 6 at the Kossover Family Tennis...

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Hornet Volleyball falls overall in San Diego Invite, comes out on top in final match

Isabella Tyson September 12, 2025

Hornet Volleyball traveled to California last week to compete in the San Diego Invite. The trip presented three first-time matchups for the Hornets: Point Loma, Cal State San Bernardino and Northwest Nazarene.  The...

Redshirt sophomore Malik O'Atis scores a touchdown for the Hornets during the season opener on Aug. 28 against Minot State.

‘We were rolling’: ESU sweeps Minot State in season opener

Isabella Tyson September 3, 2025

Emporia State Football won its season opener against Minot State 27-7 at Welch Stadium on Aug. 28. The match up between the Hornets and the Beavers was a first for the program.  ESU started the game...

ESU baseball wins series against Lions, falls to Bearcats but headed to MIAA tournament

Isabella Tyson May 4, 2025

Despite an early push from Arkansas- Fort Smith during the April 25 series opener, the Hornets were able to pull out a series win over the Lions last weekend.  Arkansas-Fort Smith scored three runs...

Spafford announces retirement as ESU athletic director

Maddie Carr April 30, 2025

Director of Athletics David Spafford announced his retirement from Emporia State Tuesday. Spafford has worked at ESU since July 2022. Following Spafford’s exit, Senior Associate Athletic Director Colleen...

Melissa Baker brought in as new head coach for Lady Hornets

Isabella Tyson April 26, 2025

Melissa “MJ” Baker is set to head Emporia State’s women’s basketball program following the exit of former head coach Brian Ostermann according to a press release by ESU Athletics...

Emporia State hosted their First Snap Scrimmage at Welch Stadium on April 18. 

Emporia State football hosts spring ball game

Isabella Tyson April 25, 2025

The Emporia State football team held this year’s spring scrimmage on April 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Welch Stadium to prepare for the fall football season. The Hornets will begin the 2025 season...

Washburn defeats Hornets in weekend series at Trusler

Isabella Tyson April 18, 2025

Hornet baseball won game one of the Turnpike Tussle 14-8 on Friday, April 11 at Trusler Sports Complex, but failed to sustain a winning streak for the rest of the three-game weekend series. Junior Graeme...

ESU tennis suffers loss to No. 7 Washburn in conference play

Isabella Tyson April 17, 2025

The No. 40-ranked Emporia State men lost to No. 7 Washburn last Wednesday in Topeka as the Ichabods won three singles matches in three sets.  Washburn took a 1-0 lead early on by winning all three...

Both Hornet tennis teams lose to Nebraska-Kearney

Isabella Tyson April 10, 2025

Emporia State lost a pair of duals against Nebraska-Kearney April 4 in an away match at the Grundy Tennis Center. The No. 15 Lopers won 5-2 against the Hornet women and 4-3 against the Hornet men. UNK...

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