Two KSU legends inducted into the inaugural Small College Basketball Hall of Fame class

Two KSU legends inducted into the inaugural Small College Basketball Hall of Fame class

November 17, 2016

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – Two Kentucky State University and small college basketball legends were among the inductees into the inaugural class of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Ford Center. Travis Grant and John McLendon were those honored, along with other illustrious members of their class. Other household names among basketball fans included Earl Monroe, Willis Reed, Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Lusc...

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Volleyball advances to the SIAC Tournament Championship

Volleyball advances to the SIAC Tournament Championship

November 17, 2016

Birmingham, Ala.—Kentucky State University volleyball defeated Claflin University 3-1 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the finals of the SIAC Championship Tournament. The Thorobrettes (21-16, 13-4) will play in the championship game for the fourth straight season and will look to notch their third conference title over the four-year stretch. The Panthers jumped out to an early match lead, taking the first set 25-20. KSU fought b...

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KSU students receive honors at Kentucky Academy of Science

KSU students receive honors at Kentucky Academy of Science

November 14, 2016

Nine Kentucky State University (KSU) students received honors at the 2016 Kentucky Academy of Science Student Research Competition. Each year at the organization’s annual meeting, KAS presents awards to students in each of its 19 sections in the categories of undergraduate oral presentation, undergraduate poster presentation, and graduate oral presentation. At the meeting held November 4-5 at the University of Louisville, KSU...

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Smith named SIAC Coach of the Year and St. Ge tabbed as Freshman of the Year

Smith named SIAC Coach of the Year and St. Ge tabbed as Freshman of the Year

November 11, 2016

Frankfort, Ky.—Following a year of notable accomplishments by the Kentucky State University football program, head coach John L. Smith was named the SIAC Coach of the Year on Friday. In his first season, Smith led Kentucky State to the West division title with a 3-1 record in SIAC divisional games. The Thorobreds defeated nationally-ranked Tuskegee, 10-9 on the road on Oct. 22. KSU also took down the reigning SIAC football champion...

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