CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston athletic department announced a new two-year partnership with BSN Sports Tues., June 7. The Golden Eagles will be an exclusively Nike branded school as BSN Sports will work with Nike to provide UMC with all uniforms and athletic apparel. The deal takes effect on July 1, 2016.
 
"We are excited to announce a new apparel deal with BSN Sports and Nike," said Director of Athletic Stephanie Helgeson. "We have had a great relationship with BSN Sports through our work with them in the past and we are excited to announce that our 11 intercollegiate athletic programs will become exclusively Nike-branded teams. This will help in our effort to create a unified Golden Eagle athletic brand."
 
As part of the deal, BSN Sports will provide Nike footwear, training gear and game-day uniforms for Minnesota Crookston athletics.
 
"Our coaches will work with BSN Sports, who will work with Nike to design Golden Eagle uniforms, training gear, staff gear and shoes," Helgeson said. "We are excited to be aligned with BSN Sports, one of the nation's largest sporting goods dealers and with Nike, one of the world's most recognized uniform and apparel providers."
 
About BSN Sports, Inc.
Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, today BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States.  

BSN SPORTS has become the Best Supply Network in Sports through the growth of its core sporting goods business and through the acquisition of leading team dealers since 2004, representing hundreds of years of combined experience (Kesslers Team Sports, Dixie Sporting Goods, Orlando Team Sports, Salkeld Sports, Collegiate Pacific). Customers purchase products via the BSN SPORTS catalog; our website (BSNSPORTS.com) and with dedicated sales representatives in person or via phone (800-856-3488). While our birthplace and headquarters are in Dallas, Texas, BSN SPORTS operates in 50 offices and through 500 local sales representatives nationwide. For more information, please visit www.BSNSports.com. 

About Nike, Inc.
Nike Inc., is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. The company was founded as Blue Ribbons Sports (BRS), by former University of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman in Jan., 1965.

Nike is headquartered in Beaverton, Ore. Named for the Greek Goddess of victory, the company fosters a culture of invention. They create products, services and experiences for today's athletes while solving problems for the next generation. Nike's mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.

For more information, please visit www.nike.com.