Men's Basketball | 11/4/2026 10:05:00 PM

November 4, 2026-Emporia State held their annual Late Night at White in front of nearly 500 fans on Wednesday to debut the Hornet and Lady Hornet basketball teams.
 
The evening started with player introductions and brief Q&A between Lady Hornet Coach MJ Baker and junior guard Micah Hannah while Hornet Coach Tom Billeter talked with senior forward Dallas Bear.
 
The Lady Hornets took the court first for a ten minute running clock scrimmage.  The White Team led by Addie Kirmer's ten points edged the Black Team 31-29.  Lexsey DeWitt led all scorers with 19 points with five three-pointers for the Black Team.
 
The Hornet men followed with the Gold Team taking a 36-34 victory over the Black Team in their ten minute scrimmage.  Treyvon Taylor and Ayden Jensen each scored 12 points for the Gold Team while Luke Weemer led the Black team with nine points.
 
Following the scrimmages the women's team took part in a three-point contest while the men held a dunk contest around performances from the Emporia State Cheer and Stingers Dance Squads.  The night ended with Emporia's Wal-Mart giving away a $100 gift certificate for a student that hit a half court shot.
 
The Lady Hornets open the season on Thursday, November 12 against Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia, Ark. while the Hornet men will be in St. Joseph, Mo. on Friday, November 13 to begin the season against Minn.-Duluth. The home opener for both teams is set for Tuesday, November 17 with the women playing host to Angelo State and the men taking on Kansas Christian.  The Lady Hornets will tip off at noon with the Hornets to follow at 2:00 p.m. on School Day at White Auditorium.