Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen | |
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University | Delta State University |
Conference | Gulf South |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | Mike Kinnison [1] |
Location | Cleveland, Mississippi |
Varsity teams | 14 (7 men's, 6 women's, 1 co-ed) |
Football stadium | Parker Field at McCool Stadium |
Basketball arena | Walter Sillers Coliseum |
Baseball stadium | Harvey Stadium at Ferriss Field |
Softball stadium | University Field |
Soccer stadium | Delta Field |
Aquatics center | Ronald G. Mayers Aquatics Center |
Tennis venue | Cleveland Country Club |
Mascot | Mr. Statesman |
Colors | Forest green and white [2] |
Website | gostatesmen |
Team NCAA championships | |
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The Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen are the athletic teams that represent Delta State University, located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Statesmen have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 1970–71 academic year.
Delta State competes in 15 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and tennis.
Men's sports | Women's sports |
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Baseball | Basketball |
Basketball | Cheerleading |
Cheerleading | Cross country |
Football | Soccer |
Golf | Softball |
Soccer | Swimming and diving |
Swimming and diving | Tennis |
Tennis | |
Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent | Score |
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Baseball (1) [3] | NCAA | Division II | 2004 | Grand Valley State | 12–8 |
Football (1) | 2000 | Bloomsburg | 63–34 |
Delta State has had 34 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965. [4]
Statesmen in the Major League Baseball Draft | |||
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Year | Player | Round | Team |
1965 | Joe DiFabio | 1 | Cardinals |
1971 | Steve Prestridge | 6 | Red Sox |
1972 | Mike Payne | 1 | Royals |
1973 | Mike Payne | 1 | Red Sox |
1977 | Stew Cliburn | 4 | Pirates |
1978 | Judson Thigpen | 29 | Tigers |
1978 | John Crawford | 20 | Tigers |
1981 | Barry Lyons | 25 | Tigers |
1982 | Christopher Burgess | 16 | Padres |
1982 | Barry Lyons | 15 | Mets |
1987 | Tom Hostetler | 8 | Giants |
1988 | Eddie Tucker | 5 | Giants |
1994 | Bubba Dixon | 14 | Padres |
1995 | Dave Townsend | 49 | Giants |
1996 | Andre Thompson | 39 | Red Sox |
1996 | Rodney Batts | 22 | Phillies |
1996 | Dave Townsend | 6 | Marlins |
1998 | Nathan Price | 40 | Royals |
2000 | Dee Haynes | 14 | Cardinals |
2001 | Eli Whiteside | 6 | Orioles |
2003 | Edwin Maysonet | 19 | Astros |
2003 | Dusty Hughes | 11 | Royals |
2004 | Mark Broome | 41 | Cardinals |
2005 | Brent Leach | 6 | Dodgers |
2007 | Jareck West | 25 | Athletics |
2007 | Brett Durand | 11 | Marlins |
2008 | Kenny Smalley | 24 | Athletics |
2009 | Devin Goodwin | 33 | Cardinals |
2012 | James Hudelson | 28 | White Sox |
2012 | Aaron Newcomb | 19 | Angels |
2012 | Brandon Hardin | 10 | White Sox |
2013 | Garrett Pickens | 29 | Blue Jays |
2014 | Carlos Leal | 34 | Brewers |
2014 | Taylor Stark | 30 | Brewers |
The Lady Statesman began play in 1925. They are the only Division II team with 1,000 wins. They play in the Gulf South Conference. Delta State plays their home games at Walter Sillers Coliseum. They have made the NCAA Tournament 27 times, with a record of 57–25. They are coached by Craig Roden. Margaret Wade coached them to three AIAW National titles, while Lloyd Clark coached them to three Division II titles. [5] [6]
Association | Sport | Year |
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AIAW | Basketball | 1975 |
AIAW | Basketball | 1976 |
AIAW | Basketball | 1977 |
Association | Division | Sport | Year |
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NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1989 |
NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1990 |
NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1992 |
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