Kent State Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Under Armour
11/12/2015 9:20:00 AM | General
KENT, Ohio- Kent State University Athletics announced Thursday a multi-year partnership naming Under Armour (NYSE:UA) the official outfitter of the Golden Flashes.
As part of the partnership, Under Armour will exclusively design and supply the footwear, apparel and accessories for training and game day uniforms for all 18 of the University's men's and women's varsity athletic teams. Kent State is Under Armour's first all-school partnership in the Mid-American Conference.
"We are very excited to partner with one of the most innovative and respected companies in the world," said Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. "This new deal gives us a greater opportunity to enhance our overall student-athlete experience and puts us on a stage with some of the top collegiate athletics programs in the country."
"Kent State University is a great addition to our roster of NCAA partners and we are excited to provide the most innovative performance gear for student-athletes, staff, Golden Flash alums and fans for years to come," said Senior Director of Sports Marketing for Under Armour, Nick Carparelli.
The new affiliation further expands Under Armour's leadership in providing proven performance benefits to college athletes on all playing fields. The brand has 33 Division I all-school partnerships, including the University of Wisconsin, University of Notre Dame, United States Naval Academy, University of Maryland, Auburn University, University of Cincinnati, University of South Carolina, Boston College and Northwestern University.
