RICHARDSON, TX (06.14.18) - UT Dallas Director of Athletics Bill Petitt is excited to announced an extended seven-year partnership with the Comets and Under Armour and BSN SPORTS to supply apparel to the UTD athletic department.

Comet coaches, staff and student-athletes will continue to have access to high-quality athletic apparel from one of the top providers in the industry in Under Armour while working with BSN SPORTS, the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods, apparel and equipment.

"We are elated to build on our partnership with Under Armour and BSN," commented Petitt. "The commitment by Under Armour and BSN is unprecedented for an NCAA Division III program. Under Armour has provided us with a look that our student-athletes desire and are excited to wear while BSN is a leader in the industry. To have their buying power at our disposal is an asset to the program.

"We're excited to continue our relationship with UTD," Under Armour Territory Manager, Greg Romine said. "This will enable us to strengthen an already strong relationship and grow alongside UTD. It's a win-win situation for everybody involved."
 
Under Armour is regarded by many as the premier brand in the athletic industry. One of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes, apparel and equipment, the company's eye-catching logo has become a cultural icon. The agreement, includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and promotional opportunities, will run through April 2025.
 
Ray Buck, Collegiate Select Vice President added, "This agreement with UTD affirms our highest aspirations for BSN's Collegiate Select program: delivering elite, customized products and services to our college customers.  We are excited to partner with the Comets to elevate the performance and impact of their top-notch and growing athletic program."

"We feel this agreement will help us provide a quality experience for our student athletes and give our alumni brand recognition," continued Petitt.

About Under Armour
Founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. The technology behind Under Armour's diverse product assortment for men, women and youth is complex, but the program for reaping the benefits is simple: wear HeatGear® when it's hot, ColdGear® when it's cold, and AllSeasonGear® between the extremes.

About BSN SPORTS
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.