LOUISVILLE, KY – Spalding University Athletics has agreed to a new multi-year partnership with NIKE and BSN SPORTS. NIKE will serve as the official apparel, footwear, and uniform provider of the Golden Eagles, with BSN SPORTS serving as the official equipment and accessories provider.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with NIKE and BSN SPORTS, two of the most respected brands in athletics. This collaboration ensures our student-athletes and coaches have access to the very best apparel, footwear, and equipment, allowing them to perform and represent Spalding University at the highest level. We're proud to see the Golden Eagles wearing the NIKE Swoosh as we compete and showcase the spirit of Spalding on and off the field." – Brian Clinard, Director of Athletics

The department-wide partnership designates BSN SPORTS, the industry leader for team sports solutions and a division of Varsity Brands, as the official supplier of Spalding University Athletics uniforms, apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. The Golden Eagles will wear NIKE sideline gear for all games, practices and official team events.

Todd Northrop, Vice President, BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Division said, "We are thrilled to embark on this new partnership between Spalding University Athletics, BSN SPORTS, and NIKE. Our team is ready to provide Golden Eagles coaches and student-athletes with elite service, expertise and industry leading access to sports equipment and premier apparel. BSN SPORTS is ready to support Spalding in maintaining their success as a leader in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and fuel the continued growth of their mission-driven legacy."

Fans can continue to purchase officially licensed Spalding NIKE apparel at all major Spalding merchandise outlets.

About Spalding Athletics
Spalding University sponsors 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports and competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), Heartland Collegiate Lacrosse Conference (HCLC), and Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL). Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the Golden Eagles are committed to fostering excellence in competition, the classroom, and the community, providing student-athletes with the tools to succeed as leaders on and off the field.

About BSN SPORTS
BSN SPORTS is a leading distributor and manufacturer of sporting goods apparel and equipment that serves more than 1,100 collegiate partners nationwide. With a focus on game-changing partnerships, one of the widest selections of private and leading brands, and a one-stop-shop model, BSN SPORTS has helped elevate team sports participation for more than 150,000 teams and organizations nationally at all levels of competition since 1972. For more information, visit BSNSPORTS.com