WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bentley University athletics department, Under Armour and 3STEP Sports have announced a multi-year partnership for the Baltimore-based leader in performance footwear, apparel and equipment to become the official outfitter of Bentley athletics, beginning with the 2022-23 academic year.

"We are excited to join forces with Under Armour and 3STEP with our first-ever department-wide apparel partnership," said Bentley Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams. "Teaming with these companies will have a major impact on our program and benefit our student-athletes. These are exciting times for Bentley athletics." 

"We are thrilled to partner with Bentley University and Under Armour to provide best-in-class products and services to a top-notch program," said 3STEP Sports Head of Apparel Sales Brian Cummings. "The alignment of three powerful brands will benefit everyone and make us all better."

Bentley University, which saw six of its athletic teams selected to participate in NCAA Division II championships this past academic year (football, men's basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's golf, field hockey), has a comprehensive athletic program that includes 23 varsity teams, including Division I men's hockey, and a dozen club sports. 

The Falcons are a charter member of both the Northeast-10 Conference and the Atlantic Hockey Association. Since the NE10 debuted in 1980, the Falcons have amassed 158 conference championships.

Bentley, in addition to success on the playing fields, has led Division II in highest academic success rate for the last five years. The Falcons have also had 89 student-athletes earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors