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Urbana Inks Three-Year Deal with Under Armour

URBANA, Ohio - The Urbana University Department of Athletics announced a new three-year partnership with Under Armour on Monday, recognizing the global performance brand as the offical outfitter of Blue Knight athletics until the summer of 2018.

The strategic partnership aligns well with Urbana's recent release of its new primary athletic logo.

"We're very excited and honored to partner with Under Armour as the official brand of Blue Knight athletics," Urbana Director of Athletics Larry Cox said. "Under Armour continues to grow and make inroads at the major college level as the recent additions of Notre Dame and Cincinnati clearly demonstrates."

The new deal will see the Blue Knights annually receive equipment and apparel allowance for their sports teams, as well as promotional signage to display during home athletic events. Team Sports will administer the three-year deal.

"Under Armour is setting a new standard for footwear and apparel both in terms of quality and marketability," Cox said. "Our affiliation will enhance and promote our overall departmental image, while also improving the entire student-athlete experience. This agreement allows our programs to take advantage of Under Armour's innovation, resources and unparalleled drive for student-athlete success."

Under Armour is currently represented in each Power 5 Conference and also has endorsement deals with popular professional athletes, including two-time PGA major championship winner Jordan Spieth and 2014-15 NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry.

ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, INC.

Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels. The Under Armour Connected FitnessTM platform powers the world's largest digital health and fitness community through a suite of applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.uabiz.com.
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