Seattle University signs seven year deal with adidas...

SEATTLE—There will be another NCAA Division I school in Seattle wearing three stripes this fall.

While it doesn’t have the splash that the signing of the cross-town University of Washington’s nearly $11 million/year in product and cash with the German sportswear firm, adidas and Seattle University announced a seven-year deal, effective July 1st, to become the Redhawks’ athletic footwear, apparel & accessory partner.

“Seattle University is excited to enter a new era of partnership, brand alignment and exposure with adidas,” SeattleU Director of Athletics Shaney Fink said. “As we explored potential partnerships, it became clear that adidas’ global brand significance, sustainability efforts, innovation and quality complement our vision and mission at Seattle U. This partnership will create additional resources to support our student-athletes’ competitive success and build a foundation as we enhance our branding efforts at the local, regional, national and international levels.”

"The SeattleU Redhawks have a long and rich athletics history that we're excited to be part of for years to come," said Jim Murphy, senior director of NCAA Sports Marketing at adidas North America. "We applaud the University's commitment to providing its student-athletes a first-class education and athletic experience. We're also inspired by the Redhawks' concentrated efforts to lead the way in sustainability, which is a goal we share."

Seattle University’s release is available here.

USTFCCCA RANKINGS RELEASED FOR DIVISION I AND II...

The Washington women’s team is ranked #20 in the latest USTFCCCA Division I National Track & Field Rating Index released Monday.

Pole vaulter Olivia Gruver, who did not compete at the Pac-12 championships in Tucson two weeks ago, is the highest ranked athlete on the Husky roster, as she’s ranked number one in her specialty.

Pac-12 champs Izzi Batt-Doyle (#6 in the 10000) and Hannah Rusnak (#8 in the heptathlon) are also ranked in the top ten in their events, according to the rating index.

Arkansas, USC, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and New Mexico are the country’s top five women’s teams.

Oregon (10), Colorado (15), UCLA (16), Arizona State (22), and Stanford (24) are the other Pac-12 schools ranked in the top 25.

Despite a strong showing at the Pac-12 championships, the Husky men’s squad moved up 12 places, but still find themselves just outside the national top 25 at number 31.

Texas Tech, LSU, Florida, Texas A&M, and Oregon are the country’s top five mens’ teams.

Pac-12 discus champ Elijah Mason is the Dawgs’ top ranked individual, coming in at number 7 in his specialty.

USC (10), Arizona (11), Stanford (12), and UCLA (18) are the other Pac-12 schools ranked in the national top 25.

The USTFCCCA release is available here.

In Division II, Central Washington’s women’s team is the only Washington squad ranked in the top 25.

The Wildcats are ranked number 14 in the latest index, released Monday, in advance of the NCAA Division II championships this weekend.

While they have a small squad traveling to the nationals this weekend, they have four athletes ranked in the top ten in their events—Alexa Shindruk (3, 10000m), 400 hurdlers Sidney Trinidad (4) and Erykah Weems (8); and heptathlete HarLee Ortega (4).

The USTFCCCA release is available here.

NOTE:  The sports information office at Seattle University, the USTFCCCA, and adidas North America contributed to this report.