Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen
| Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Delta State University |
| Conference | Gulf South Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | |
| Location | Cleveland, Mississippi |
| Varsity teams | 13 |
| Football stadium | Travis E. Parker Field at Horace L. McCool Stadium |
| Arena | |
| Baseball stadium | |
| Soccer stadium | Delta Field |
| Colors | Forest green and white[1] |
| Website | www |
The Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen are composed of 13 teams representing Delta State University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, soccer, swimming & diving, and tennis. Men's sports include baseball, football, and golf. Women's sports include cross country and softball. The Statesmen and Lady Statesmen compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Gulf South Conference. One of their most famous graduates is Pete Golding.
Teams[]
| Men's | Women's |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Softball |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Football | Cross Country |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Swimming & Diving | Swimming & Diving |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Golf |
Baseball[]
National Championships[]
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Baseball[2] | 2004 | Grand Valley State | 12–8 |
Draft[]
Delta State has had 34 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[3]
| Statesmen in the Major League Baseball Draft | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Football[]
For the current season, see 2021 Delta State Statesmen football team.
Program achievements[]
| Gulf South Conference Champions | 1998, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014 |
| NCAA Division II Team Playoff Participants | 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017 |
| NCAA Division II Regional Championships | 2000, 2006, 2010, 2011 |
| NCAA Division II National Championships | 2000 |
Women's basketball[]
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 are played 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.[4][5]
AIAW Championships[]
| Association | Sport | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AIAW | Basketball | 1975 |
| AIAW | Basketball | 1976 |
| AIAW | Basketball | 1977 |
NCAA Division II Championships[]
| Association | Division | Sport | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1989 |
| NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1990 |
| NCAA | Division II | Basketball | 1992 |
References[]
- ^ Delta State University Identity Standards Guide (PDF). Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ "Division II Baseball Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "Delta State University (Cleveland, MS)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ http://www.gostatesmen.com/documents/2016/10/12/DSUWBB16_Recordbook2.pdf
- ^ http://www.gostatesmen.com/?path=wbball
External links[]
- Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen