| Delta State Statesmen | |
| Name2: | Lady Statesmen |
| University: | Delta State University |
| Conference: | Gulf South |
| Association: | NCAA |
| Division: | Division II |
| Director: | Mike Kinnison[1] |
| Location: | Cleveland, Mississippi |
| Teams: | 14 |
| Mens Teams: | 7 |
| Womens Teams: | 6 |
| Coed Teams: | 1 |
| Stadium: | Parker Field at McCool Stadium |
| Basketballarena: | Walter Sillers Coliseum |
| Baseballfield: | Harvey Stadium at Ferriss Field |
| Softballstadium: | University Field |
| Soccerstadium: | Delta Field |
| Natatorium: | Ronald G. Mayers Aquatics Center |
| Tenniscourt: | Cleveland Country Club |
| Mascot: | The Statesman |
| Pageurl: | https://gostatesmen.com/ |
| Ncaa Titles: | 5 |
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.
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cheerleading |
| Cheerleading | Cross country |
| Football | Soccer |
| Golf | Softball |
| Soccer | Swimming and diving |
| Swimming and diving | Tennis |
| Tennis | |
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 | 1 | Cardinals | ||
| 1971 | 6 | Red Sox | ||
| 1972 | 1 | Royals | ||
| 1973 | 1 | Red Sox | ||
| 1977 | 4 | Pirates | ||
| 1978 | 29 | Tigers | ||
| 1978 | 20 | Tigers | ||
| 1981 | 25 | Tigers | ||
| 1982 | 16 | Padres | ||
| 1982 | 15 | Mets | ||
| 1987 | 8 | Giants | ||
| 1988 | 5 | Giants | ||
| 1994 | 14 | Padres | ||
| 1995 | 49 | Giants | ||
| 1996 | 39 | Red Sox | ||
| 1996 | 22 | Phillies | ||
| 1996 | 6 | Marlins | ||
| 1998 | 40 | Royals | ||
| 2000 | 14 | Cardinals | ||
| 2001 | 6 | Orioles | ||
| 2003 | 19 | Astros | ||
| 2003 | 11 | Royals | ||
| 2004 | 41 | Cardinals | ||
| 2005 | 6 | Dodgers | ||
| 2007 | 25 | Athletics | ||
| 2007 | 11 | Marlins | ||
| 2008 | 24 | Athletics | ||
| 2009 | 33 | Cardinals | ||
| 2012 | 28 | White Sox | ||
| 2012 | 19 | Angels | ||
| 2012 | 10 | White Sox | ||
| 2013 | 29 | Blue Jays | ||
| 2014 | 34 | Brewers | ||
| 2014 | 30 | Brewers |
For the current season, see 2023 Delta State Statesmen football team.
| Gulf South Conference Champions | 1998, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2022, 2023 | |
| NCAA Division II Team Playoff Participants | 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2022, 2023 | |
| NCAA Division II Regional Championships | 2000, 2006, 2010, 2011 | |
| NCAA Division II National Championships | 2000 |
See main article: Delta State Lady Statesmen 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 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]
| Association | Sport | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIAW | 1975 | - align="center" | AIAW | 1976 | ||
| AIAW | 1977 |
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | 1989 | - align="center" | NCAA | Division II | 1990 | ||
| NCAA | Division II | 1992 |