Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen
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. Baseball. Draft. Delta State has had 34 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965. Football. "For  the current season, see 2021 Delta State Statesmen football team." 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.