Department website: https://ksuthorobreds.com/

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. Our teams are led by coaches who are dedicated to the development of the whole student-athlete and 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.

Throughout its history, Kentucky State has had a proud tradition of athletic excellence. From a national championship football team in the 1930s, the three-time NAIA National Championship basketball team of the late '60s and early '70s, and the NAIA National Championship women’s basketball team of 1981 to the more recent PGA Minority College Championship-winning golf team in 1998 and 2000 and a national championship-qualifying women’s basketball team in 2015. This includes three straight years (2015-17) women’s volleyball advanced to the NCAA tournament via winning the SIAC tournament. Multiple SIAC championships have been garnered by the softball and volleyball teams and the men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and golf teams have each earned a conference title.

Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, football, men's volleyball, and golf. Women's varsity sports include basketball, cross-country, indoor/outdoor track and field, softball, and volleyball. The KSU athletic facilities include Alumni Stadium, a 7500-seat stadium; the William Exum Center, a facility that seats 2,750 people; Bell Gymnasium; and a combination of campus and municipal facilities for practices and competitions. The athletics administration is housed in the Exum Center along with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaches. The women’s volleyball and men’s golf coaches are housed in Bell Gymnasium, while all other sports are housed in Alumni Stadium.