BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference announced a multi-year extension to its long-standing partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods, making it the “Official Ball of the Gulf South Conference” for football, basketball, and soccer.
During all regular season contests, each conference member will use the following Wilson® products as appropriate – GST® WTF 1003 or WTF1002 (football), NCAA Evo NXT® (basketball), or NCAA Vivido® (soccer). In addition, Wilson will provide equipment and other support for all conference championship events, while providing preferred pricing options to members.
“We are proud to continue this partnership, which has been mutually beneficial to both the Conference and our member institutions,” said GSC Commissioner Matt Wilson. “Wilson is a trusted partner that provides high-quality equipment that supports the success of our student-athletes and coaches.”
About Wilson Sporting Goods
Chicago, USA-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company brings more than a century of innovation and heritage to the world of sport – celebrating the iconic moments made possible by Wilson across Racquet Sports, Baseball, Softball, American Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Golf. Wilson is part of Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Please visit www.wilson.com for more information.
About the Gulf South Conference
The Gulf South Conference is a charter member of NCAA Division II based in Birmingham, Ala. Formed in 1970, the GSC has established a tradition of excellence and leadership in the Division II landscape, celebrating over 50 national titles and more than 160 region championships. The GSC is comprised of 12 member institutions—The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Auburn University at Montgomery, Christian Brothers University, Delta State University, Lee University, Mississippi College, University of Montevallo, Trevecca Nazarene University, Union University (Tenn.), Valdosta State University, University of West Alabama, and University of West Florida. The GSC annually sponsors 19 sports and hosts 18 championship events.