New strategic partnership provides new scoring
solutions and opportunities to accentuate Lindenwood's brand as a premiere Division I
institution
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Lindenwood University
has entered into a multi-year sports marketing and multimedia
rights agreement with Nevco Sports, LLC. The partnership will be in
effect beginning for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new
partnership will maximize the university's overall brand with
corporate and media partners while bringing upgrades to
Robert F. Hyland Arena,
elevating the game-day experience for student-athletes and
fans.
"Lindenwood University is excited to
collaborate with Nevco Sports in fulfilling our mission to elevate
our brand across all platforms," said Jason
Coomer, Lindenwood University's
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. "Nevco's long history
of providing superior scoring and display technology for athletic
facilities and proven sports marketing program aligned well with
our vision and goals we want to achieve as an institution and
athletic department. Their comprehensive approach to address our
specific needs and attention to detail was critical in this
process."
Lindenwood will work with Nevco to
identify a General Manager of Lindenwood Sport Properties, who will
work on Lindenwood's behalf to elevate
its presence across all platforms and secure sponsorship
opportunities to maximize revenue. Additionally, Hyland Arena will be upgraded with a new 4-face
LED jumbotron, complimented by a LED wall-mounted display and 40'
of LED scorers tables lining the court. The display and scoring
systems will provide a championship level atmosphere to match the
excellence of Lindenwood's athletic
teams. Lindenwood and Nevco will also
work together in upgrading their athletic administration facility
with new technology.
"It was a privilege to meet with the outstanding leadership at
Lindenwood University and listen to
their impressive vision for the future of athletics," said Kip
Meyer, CEO and President of Nevco. "Lindenwood has set a remarkable standard of success
throughout its history, and we are tremendously excited to begin
this partnership and expand the university's brand of excellence
from the athlete and fan experience to its relationship with
corporate partners."
This recent development adds to the accelerated momentum
Lindenwood has experienced in recent
years as a robust college athletic program located just minutes
away from the Nevco world headquarters footprint. Located in
St. Charles, MO, one of the oldest
higher education institutions west of the Mississippi
River, Lindenwood made the transition from NAIA to Division II
in 2013 and started competing at the Division I level in 2022.
Eric Light, Nevco's Chief Revenue
Officer, also shared his admiration for what Lindenwood has achieved and optimism for its
unlimited potential moving forward.
"It was an honor to be part of this process and discuss how we
can further the goals Lindenwood has
established to uphold its proud traditions," said Light. "We take
pride in being a dedicated partner schools can rely on for all
their game-day needs, from the scoring systems we provide to the
comprehensive sports marketing programs we offer that cater to the
specific needs and revenue generation of each school. Lindenwood has a bright future, and we are thrilled
for this opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the
Lions and surrounding community and region."
About Nevco Sports, LLC: Nevco is the leading
provider of display, scoring, and audio technologies that deliver
the entertainment factor and empower fan engagement with the most
precise sports data. For over 90 years, Nevco has equipped athletic
venues across the country to bring out competitive glory in every
game. From the sideline to the farthest row, Nevco technologies
make every impact, comeback, and victory unforgettable.
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