The University of Southern Indiana has entered into an agreement with adidas to be the official uniform for the Screaming Eagles varsity programs. The contract is slated to run from the 2018-19 through 2022-23 academic years.
The exclusive partnership will supply the department and the 17 athletic programs with apparel, uniforms, footwear, and equipment. adidas, which has been the on-field partner and uniform supplier for USI men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, soccer, and track & field, will partner with EI Sports, a locally owned Athletic Team Dealer in Evansville, to service the account.
“This is exciting as one of the finest collegiate programs in the country is partnering with one of the finest suppliers of uniforms/apparel in the world,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “adidas is worn by some of the top college programs for a reason and we are happy that our student-athletes will be competing in their high quality products.”
The agreement comes at the end of a successful 2017-18 campaign that saw USI win the GLVC Commissioner’s Cup for the first time since 2004 and the addition of a fourth national championship when softball won the NCAA Division II title in May.
“adidas is proud to be given the opportunity to service USI. We are already impressed with the people and facilities that make up this first class institution,†said Jim Watkins, Team Services Rep for adidas. “A partnership with adidas, along with our local dealer, E.I. Sports and Apparel, will only expand and enhance their existing programs. Our commitment is to build meaningful relationships with the coaches and staff for years to come. We at adidas look forward to working side by side with the student athletes and coaching staffs, outfitting them in the best performance gear on and off court/field as they train an compete to win.â€
