Delaware State Women’s Wrestling

Hornet Nation!

We’d like to take a moment to shine the spotlight on some of our student athletes for making the Dean’s and President’s lists!

Congratulations to the following Hornet Wrestlers:

President’s List-

Haylie Briscoe

Louis Juitt

Dean’s List-

Kylee Gaddy

Sumayyah Kemp

Christina Lisboa

Jehieli Velez-Almodovar

Your hard work and consistency on and off the mat do not go unnoticed. Way to set the standard! 🩵❤️📚🏆

Big congratulations to graduating seniors Sanaiyah Baines-Butler and Tia Jarvis, whose documentary “First to the Mat” earned third place in the 2026 Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant competition! Later this month, the pair will travel to New York to be recognized during the 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. 📰: https://ow.ly/mKNX50YYV5V

Deionna Borders, ranked No. 1 at 235 pounds, highlights a new group of wrestlers recruited by head coach Kenya Sloan.

READ: https://hbcusports.com/2026/05/22/hbcu-womens-wrestling-program-lands-nations-top-recruit/

HBCU picks up top wrestler in her weight class.

Story: https://hbcugameday.com/2026/05/19/hbcu-signs-1-ranked-wrestling-recruit/

Hornet Nation!
Please help us celebrate the signing of Maryland native Amirah Abegesah!

We are extremely excited to have her join our family!
Welcome to the Nest Amirah🩵❤️

Hornet Nation! Big news!

Please help us celebrate the signing of #1 Nationally Ranked Deionna Borders! We are extremely excited to have her join our family!
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Hornet Nation, please join us in celebrating the signing of Tennessee’s Irelynn Laurin! We are very excited to have her join the family.

Welcome to the Nest Irelynn! 🩵❤️

We are excited to welcome Zamaria Hemingway to our Delaware State family!

Welcome to the Nest, Zamaria❤️🩵

Next to join us is Samiyah Rahming of Philadelphia, PA! Her style is sure to bring some excitement to our team.

Welcome to the Nest, Samiyah❤️🩵