DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – The College of St. Scholastica Athletics Department announced on Thursday that it is continuing its partnership with BSN SPORTS, the nation's largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, but will be switching to Nike to outfit the department's athletes, coaches, and staff members. Through this partnership, BSN SPORTS will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider to Saints Athletics.
 
The partnership, which extends over the next five years, will debut across St. Scholastica's 22 NCAA Division III programs, 20 of which compete within the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), in the upcoming seasons. St. Scholastica will also benefit from access to BSN SPORTS' line of custom campus branding products, expansive support teams, and team shops.
 
Ray Buck, Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Program, said, "Through this agreement between Nike, BSN, and St. Scholastica we are excited for the opportunity to support their 22 teams and staff with access to top of the line gear and apparel. Our local team will stay connected to the daily needs of players, coaches, & administrators and the St. Scholastica campus will benefit from BSN SPORTS' expansive resources including, school branding items, sport category experts, and purchasing teams to keep St. Scholastica student-athletes supplied with the best products to compete. Go Saints!"
 
"We are excited to continue our long partnership with BSN," said interim Director of Athletics and Recreation Merissa Edwards. "With our new logo and branding, the transition to Nike is perfect timing and we look forward to showcasing our new look beginning this fall. This partnership allows us to continue to enhance the student-athlete experience and we're appreciative of BSN and Nike for supporting us in this new era of Saints Athletics."
 
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 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 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 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.