STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Franciscan University announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with UNDER ARMOUR through BSN Sports to make Under Armour the official apparel of Baron Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider. The agreement, which will begin on July 1, 2020 is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, DII, D3, NJCAA and NAIA schools.
 
"Franciscan Athletics is excited to start our new partnership with Under Armour and BSN," Director of Athletics Scott Greve said. "As we strive for excellence in all of our sports, it is comforting to know our student-athletes will be outfitted with the very best athletic apparel, footwear and equipment. Under Armour and BSN are industry leaders and we are blessed to have them as partners."
 
Under Armour will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 18 varsity sports teams. The multi-year agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and promotional opportunities.
 
We are excited to partner with Franciscan University & Under Armour in elevating the performance and impact of their athletics program. This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Baron athletic teams and benefits each student athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court" said Todd Northrop, Collegiate Select Vice President "We are proud to be their partner and pleased that we can elevate the student-athlete experience."
 
ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
Under Armour, Inc., based near Baltimore, Maryland, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Under Armour, Inc. subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
 
ABOUT BSN SPORTS
BSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. A division of Varsity Brands, BSN Sports markets and distributes its products to over 100,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and direct sales. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN Sports' more than 2,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit www.bsnsports.com.
 
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