Delaware State University Athletics

Delaware State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Hornets field 15 varsity sports with 437 total athletes, representing about 9.4% of the student body. The university allocates over $5.5 million in athletic scholarships annually. Delaware State plays in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference alongside other historically black universities like Howard, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T. The MEAC is known for intense rivalries and passionate fan bases at HBCUs. Football games against conference rivals draw strong crowds to Alumni Stadium. The Hornets have a proud tradition in track and field, often sending athletes to national championships. Basketball also generates excitement on campus, with both men's and women's teams competing for conference titles and March Madness berths.