BALTIMORE, MD – Johns Hopkins University Director of Athletics Jennifer S. Baker, along with men's and women's lacrosse coaches Peter Milliman and Janine Tucker, announced today that both Blue Jay lacrosse programs have renewed an equipment partnership with Baltimore-based manufacturer STX.  The multi-year agreement is effective immediately and calls for STX to serve as the hard-goods supplier for both teams.
 
STX, which was founded by former Blue Jay lacrosse All-American Richard Tucker in 1970, previously had a decades-long relationship with the Blue Jay lacrosse programs through the 2017 season.
 
The comprehensive agreement calls for STX to provide sticks, gloves, shoulder pads, arm guards and additional protective gear for the men's team and sticks, eye gear and appropriate protective equipment for the women's team as well.  All outward-facing equipment, including gloves and arm guards, will be customized to the Blue Jay brand and include officially-licensed Johns Hopkins marks.
 
In addition, the partnership includes a comprehensive marketing component that will provide STX with an extensive presence at Homewood Field.  Among the items included are on-field signage, video board inventory, program ads and other exposure opportunities around both teams.  STX will also leverage its marketing team to provide Johns Hopkins with additional exposure throughout the lacrosse world utilizing a variety of mediums, including digital and print along with its social media platforms.
 
Among the many professional lacrosse players who currently represent STX is Kyle Harrison, who graduated from Johns Hopkins in 2005 after leading the Blue Jays to the NCAA Championship as a senior.  He was a three-time All-American and the 2005 recipient of the Tewaaraton Award as the nation's most outstanding player.  In the virtual who's-who among STX's partnership team of athletes and programs, Harrison is its longest-tenured and most recognizable spokesperson.
 
Not including helmets, Johns Hopkins utilized Under Armour to provide its lacrosse equipment from 2018-20.  Under Armour, which recently announced that it would no longer manufacture lacrosse equipment, will continue to supply uniforms for both teams.  Cascade will continue in its role as the official supplier of helmets for the men's team and goalies on the women's team.

About STX
STX is a global sporting goods leader in the sports of lacrosse, field hockey and ice hockey. With its 1970 introduction of the first synthetic lacrosse head, STX ushered in the "modern era" of what is now the fastest growing team sport. Based in Baltimore, the home of lacrosse, STX has been universally recognized for innovation in product design and development. STX continues to strive for new performance standards in sporting goods equipment at the highest levels of competition. For more information, visit www.stx.com
 
What They Are Saying
 "The entire STX family is thrilled to be back with Johns Hopkins Lacrosse. The program is very much part of the DNA of our brand, going back 70 years when our founder played there, in the subsequent years when he drew inspiration from his playing experience to inform his innovations, to Kyle Harrison's historic career and in the years that have followed. Together, the relationship has served to fuel one another's legacies as hallmarks of the game."
Ed Saunders, Vice President Sales & Marketing, STX
 
"I couldn't be more excited to welcome Johns Hopkins back to the STX family. The most storied college lacrosse program belongs with the oldest and best lacrosse equipment manufacturer. STX and Hopkins have been a major part of my entire career, from youth to pro, and I couldn't be prouder to be a part of both."
Kyle Harrison, Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse '05, STX
 
"We are thrilled to renew our partnership with STX, and to bring two iconic Baltimore lacrosse brands together once again.  Johns Hopkins Lacrosse and STX share a rich history, and we're looking forward to forging the path ahead with the industry leader."
Jennifer S. Baker, Director of Athletics, Johns Hopkins
 
"On behalf of the entire Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team, we are very excited to renew our partnership with STX, which has played an integral role in the history and success of the Blue Jay lacrosse program.  My previous experience with STX was exceptional on every level and I look forward to working closely with the STX leadership team as we bring the premier equipment manufacturer in the sport back together with the most successful program in college lacrosse."
Pete Milliman, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Johns Hopkins
 
"We couldn't be more excited to renew our relationship with STX - the premier lacrosse equipment manufacturer. From the people to their exceptional products - our team is in very good hands."
Janine Tucker – Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Johns Hopkins