The Emporia State Hornets and Lady Hornets are the athletic teams that represent Emporia State University (ESU). The women`s teams use the name Lady Hornets. The university`s athletic program fields 15 varsity teams in 11 sports all of whom have combined to win 50 conference championships as well as three national championships (1 NAIA, 1 AIAW and 1 NCAA).

Corky the Hornet serves as the mascot representing the teams, and the school colors are black and gold. Emporia State participates in the NCAA Division II and has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) since 1991. The university`s athletic director is Kent Weiser. The Hornet football team, which has been.