By: David Beall
KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics, in conjunction with Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, has signed an agreement to make
Ed Voyles Automotive the official car dealership of the Owls, Director of Athletics
Milton Overton announced on Friday.
"We want to thank Trustee Valery Voyles and the Ed Voyles family for this tremendous opportunity to partner with the Ed Voyles Automotive Group, Inc.," said Overton. "This extraordinary partnership will help the department fund 25 scholarships over a five-year span, which aligns with KSU athletics and Ed Voyles' mission to build champions in the classroom, on the field, in life and in our community."
The new five-year agreement makes Ed Voyles the official car dealership of the Owls through the 2022-23 athletic year.
"We are excited about our Partnership with Kennesaw State University as it continues to reinforce our culture of supporting Education and being a positive force in the communities where we live and work," said Ed Voyles Automotive President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Brantley.
Ed Voyles has also partnered with KSU athletics to launch a new fan loyalty app (Owl Rewards) in the coming weeks, which is designed to enhance the fan experience and increase attendance at athletic events. Owl Rewards participants will earn great prizes throughout the year for athletic event attendance and regular engagement in promotional activities.
Ed Voyles will also have an immediate visible impact at Kennesaw State athletic venues, with prominent signage at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and inside the KSU Convocation Center.
Kennesaw State won the most championships in school history in 2017-18, capturing seven regular season championships and winning two more tournament titles to take home the 2017-18 ASUN Bill Bibb Trophy as all-sport champions of the league.
The football program posted a 12-2 record in 2017, ranking No. 8 in the final national poll after becoming the first NCAA Division I program to make the FCS quarterfinals in its third year. The Owls' 12 victories set a new NCAA record for an FCS program in just its third season and their 12-straight wins marked the longest hot streak in Big South history. KSU capped the historic season as the country's leading offensive attack and the conference's leading defense.
