HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College athletics and Nike, in partnership with BSN Sports, has announced a five-year extension of their partnership that will make Nike the official athletic footwear, apparel, accessory brand and equipment of the Cobras through the 2020 season.

"We are very pleased to extend our partner with Nike and BSN Sports," said Coker's Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Facilities Dr. Lynn Griffin. "Thanks to this new agreement we can ensure that our student-athletes are outfitted in the best equipment and apparel on the market for many years to come."

With the new all-school deal, Nike will outfit all 22 of Coker's athletic teams from head-to-toe. Coker and Nike already have an exclusive partnership that began in 2010 and the Cobras' current deal was to run through July of 2016.

NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Ore., is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities.