LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with BSN SPORTS to make NIKE the official apparel of SVC Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider. The agreement, which begins on July 1, 2021 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 Division I, II, III, NJCAA and NAIA schools. 
 
"This partnership is significant for our entire college community, and especially for our student-athletes and coaches. For our student-athletes, we aim to prepare them to succeed in every way possible – both on and off the field. This deal solidifies our commitment to each one of them," said Dr. Jeff Mallory, Saint Vincent College executive vice president. "We are grateful to enter this partnership with BSN SPORTS and Nike and are grateful to advance the efforts of our entire Department of Athletics in the process."

Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 24 Bearcat varsity sports teams.

"We are excited to partner with Saint Vincent College and Nike in elevating the performance and impact of their athletics program. This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Bearcat 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 SAINT VINCENT College
Saint Vincent College is a Catholic, Benedictine, four-year, private, liberal arts college, situated on 200 acres in the picturesque Laurel Highlands in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Saint Vincent offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, nine graduate and professional programs, 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports, and more than 50 clubs and organizations. With an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, students receive personalized attention as part of a connected campus community that prepares them for lives of meaning and success.
 
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, 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 NIKE, 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.