The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has extended its partnership with Molten USA, Inc. as the Official Championship Game Ball of the NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Championships and the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship.


“Molten is thrilled to announce our continued partnership with the NCAA,” said Molten USA President Melissa Dawson. “Volleyball is the foundation of our company; and the NCAA’s goal to provide the highest quality of collegiate championship play exemplifies Molten’s commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products. This relationship allows both parties to combine efforts in continuing the development of the sport of volleyball at the collegiate level.”


“The NCAA looks forward to its continued relationship with Molten as the official volleyball of the Men’s and Women’s Championships,” said Erika Austin, NCAA Assistant Director of Corporate Licensing. “Molten continues to demonstrate through our combined efforts and quality products its commitment to enhancing fanfare, education and growth of the sport at the collegiate level.”


The agreement, which began September 2005, will continue through the 2010 Men’s National Collegiate Volleyball Championship and will include collaboration on a variety of grassroots, cross-promotional and philanthropic initiatives.