The Kentucky State University is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [SIAC] and sponsors teams in a variety of intercollegiate sports. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, the KSU Thorobreds pride themselves on excellence on the fields of play and in the classroom.
Throughout its history, Kentucky State has had a proud tradition of athletic excellence. From a National Championship football team in the '30s, to the three-time NAIA National Championship basketball team of the late '60s and early '70s, Thorobred friends and fans have had something to cheer about. In more recent years, KSU has been home to a National Minority Championship-winning golf team, a softball team that brought home four SIAC championships and countless athletes with impressive individual achievements.
Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, football and golf. Women's varsity sports include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, and volleyball. Alumni Stadium, a 6,000-seat stadium, serves as the home of the KSU football team. The basketball teams practice and compete in the William Exum Center, a facility that seats 2,800 people. The women's volleyball team uses both the William Exum Center and Bell Gymnasium for matches and practices. Other sports use a combination of campus and municipal facilities for practice and competition.
Alumni Stadium, a 6,000-seat stadium, serves as the home of the KSU football team. The basketball teams practice and compete in the William Exum Center, a facility that seats 2,800 people. The women's volleyball team uses both the William Exum Center and Bell Gymnasium for matches and practices. Other sports use a combination of campus and municipal facilities for practice and competition.
Our teams are led by coaches who are dedicated to the development of the whole student-athlete. We are committed to providing a well-rounded educational, athletic and social experience for the young men and women who chose to take up the challenge of representing the mighty Thorobred heritage. The athletics administration is housed in Bell Gymnasium along with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaches and the Women’s Volleyball coach. All other sports and the Academic Center for Student-Athletes is housed in Alumni Stadium.