The Ohio Wesleyan University athletics department has entered into a multi-year partnership with Nike through BSN SPORTS, it was announced by Ohio Wesleyan athletics director Doug Zipp. The agreement, which will commence on March 1, 2019, is part of BSN SPORTS' Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club, and staff apparel and equipment.  

The agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing, branding, and promotional opportunities.

"This agreement will further solidify the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops brand on campus, in the community, and to our alumni and fan bases," Zipp said.  "We are excited to partner with BSN SPORTS/Nike. This partnership will now provide us the opportunity for all of our student-athletes and 25 athletic teams to represent Ohio Wesleyan in a first-class fashion on the field, on campus, and in the community."

Todd Northrop, Collegiate Select vice president, added "This agreement with Ohio Wesleyan athletics 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 Ohio Wesleyan to elevate the performance and impact of their top-notch and growing athletics program."

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 school, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and direct sales.