The sports teams representing Delaware State University compete under the name of the Delaware State Hornets.
The symbolism behind the Delaware State Hornets logo is absolutely transparent. The centerpiece of the emblem is a stylized hornet with a menacing expression on its muzzle. The hornet is given with plenty of details, starting from the elements of its wings and to the multiple legs.
The insect’s body is red with white and black nuances (for the shades and the eyes). The wings feature several shades of light blue helping to create the 3D effect on the Delaware State Hornets logo, and the black outline.
The men’s basketball team competed in the 2005 NCAA tournament. It has also made two appearances in back to back National Invitation Tournament. The women’s team, the Lady Hornets, competed in the 2006 NCAA tournament.
The most successful moment in the history of the university’s football team has been the 2007 MEAC football championship, when the Hornets won with a score of 28 to 21 in overtime. Today, the team belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
RED
PANTONE: PMS 485 C
HEX COLOR: #EE3124;
RGB: (238, 49, 36)
CMYK: (0, 95, 100, 0)
LIGHT BLUE
PANTONE: PMS 297 C
HEX COLOR: #72CDF4;
RGB: (114, 205, 244)
CMYK: (49, 1, 0, 0)
BLUE
PANTONE: PMS 299 C
HEX COLOR: #009DDC;
RGB: (0, 157, 220)
CMYK: (85, 19, 0, 0)
BLACK
PANTONE: PMS PROCESS BLACK C
HEX COLOR: #231F20;
RGB: (35, 31, 32)
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 100)