BALTIMORE – Loyola University Maryland and Under Armour, Inc. announced today that the two Baltimore-based institutions will continue a partnership that dates to 2012 and was last renewed in 2017.
Loyola also signed a contract with BSN Sports that will further elevate the partnership and support the apparel and equipment needs of the Greyhounds.
"We are excited to announce the extension of our strong partnership between Under Armour, BSN and Loyola Athletics," said Donna M. Woodruff, Loyola's assistant vice president and director of athletics. "As strong business leaders in the Baltimore community, we are proud to continue to wear the Under Armour brand and look forward to the support of BSN for our coaches and staff members as we position our Loyola student-athletes for continued competitive success."
As part of the agreement, Under Armour will continue to outfit members of the Loyola athletic department and its 18 intercollegiate sports.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Loyola University, a relationship that has flourished for over a decade and is deeply rooted in our commitment to the Baltimore community," said Craig Cummings, Vice President of Wholesale and Team Division at Under Armour. "It is an honor to outfit over 450 varsity student athletes who represent Loyola across 18 sports, with seven teams ranked in the top 10 percentile of their respective sports, per the NCAA's latest APR report. At Under Armour, we take pride in developing innovative products tailored to the unique needs of these athletes, empowering them to achieve their goals both on and off the field. Together, we are not just supporting our local talent, we are fostering a legacy of excellence that resonates throughout Baltimore, the home of Under Armour's global headquarters."
BSN Sports Vice President of Collegiate Select Programs Bill Stote added, "This agreement between Loyola University Maryland, BSN SPORTS and Under Armour will add tremendous value and dedicated support to the experience of the coaches, student-athletes, and administrators involved with Loyola. Our team is excited to provide the Greyhounds athletic programs, coaches and teams with the best possible service, unparalleled access to sports equipment and premier apparel, and branding resources to continue growing Loyola's prominent athletic brand and fanbase. We are proud of this relationship and welcome the opportunity to give time back to Greyhounds coaches daily so they can continue focusing on positively impacting student-athletes' lives."
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer, and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Designed to empower human performance, Under Armour's innovative products and experiences are engineered to make athletes better. For further information, please visit
http://about.underarmour.com.
About BSN SPORTS
Dallas-based 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 150,000 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 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit www.bsnsports.com.
About Loyola University Maryland Athletics
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and the development of the whole person. The Department of Athletics has 18 intercollegiate sports with more than 450 student-athletes and competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Patriot League. For more information, visit www.loyolagreyhounds.com.