Tennessee softball is getting a fresh look for the new era.
On Monday, the program’s orange Adidas uniform was unveiled as part of the broader athletics rollout tied to the switch from Nike to Adidas. The change marks the end of Tennessee’s 12th year under Nike and the start of a deal that will run for at least the next 10 years.
For the Lady Vols, it also means a return to familiar territory. Adidas was the school’s apparel brand before the Nike run, so this move brings Tennessee back to its former outfitter.
The new softball jersey keeps a lot of the same feel as the Nike version, but there are still noticeable changes in the details. Tennessee’s look is expected to remain one of the stronger uniforms in college softball, even if this isn’t the most dramatic redesign across the athletic department.
The timing comes after a strong season on the field. Tennessee made it all the way to Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series, won its first two games there, and then dropped back-to-back semifinal games to the same team it had beaten in the opener.
The finish wasn’t what the Lady Vols wanted, but the run still left them with plenty to carry into the next season. This group was one of the best teams in the WCWS, and the new uniform gives them a new look to match.
The jersey was shown on Sage Mardjetko, who is expected to have a major season.
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