MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina.--- University of Mount Olive athletics and adidas announced a five-year extension of their partnership in which the Portland, Ore., based company will be the official athletic footwear, apparel, accessory, and equipment brand of the Trojans through the 2025-26 season.

With the new agreement, adidas will continue to outfit all 22 UMO varsity athletic teams along with Cheerleading.  UMO and adidas have an exclusive partnership that began in 2011. 

"We appreciate the quality products and service that adidas and Johnson-Lambe have provided us over the last ten years, ensuring that our student-athletes have the best in athletic apparel and gear," said Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen." We look forward to continuing this outstanding relationship."

UMO teams won 13 Conference Carolinas Championships during 2020-21.  UMO also won the Hawn Cup, the league's all-sports trophy, in all three divisions (Overall, Men's, and Women's) this year and the third straight overall.

"We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the University of Mount Olive for another five years.  Trojan student-athletes and athletics staff will continue to be provided with innovative products that will allow them to perform at the highest level, " commented Matt Holt, Territory Manager for adidas Team Sports.

adidas is a global designer, developer, and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, and equipment with the mission to make all athletes better. adidas is the official uniform, footwear and apparel provider for more than 100 collegiate programs and has marketing agreements with the National Basketball Association, National Football League, Major League Baseball, and Major League Soccer.