Waxahachie, Texas – July 25, 2017 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Athletics has announced a five-year agreement with Eastbay to provide Nike gear to all Lions athletic programs.  Eastbay will outfit the SAGU athletes with Nike footwear, apparel and equipment.

Eastbay, a worldwide leader of top athletic performance and lifestyle product for more than 35 years, is a subsidiary of Foot Locker Inc.

Eastbay will serve as the apparel partner for SAGU with one of the largest inventories of Nike product in the industry. The partnership with Eastbay will provide SAGU access to premium Nike product in men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, football, baseball/softball, track, soccer, and volleyball.

“We value the integrity Eastbay brings to our partnership,” says SAGU Athletic Director Jesse Godding . “Eastbay’s commitment to its customers, its reputation as a leader in outfitting team sports, and Nike’s innovative product line make this a great fit for SAGU.”

“Our goal is to help SAGU athletes perform to their full potential with the best performance shoes, clothing, and equipment in the market,” said Eastbay Vice President – Team Sales Ken Wes t. “We fully support the university’s mission of working together to develop strong teams, and we’re excited to help them in their pursuit of excellence. Our close relationship with Nike and access to its top-tier product and programs will help Lions athletes look and play their best.”

Eastbay is a leading provider of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment worldwide, offering the industry’s top brands, as well as the exclusive Eastbay brand of products.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927 and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus or online and has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students.