Hickory, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Department of Athletics grows its base of support of its student-athletes with the partnership of local restaurant and sports restaurant, Kickback Jack's.

Kickback Jack's will provide financial assistance and meal assistance with the Bears' athletic teams and will serve as the official sponsor of the Bears Club Tailgating Lot and the Bears Club Football Season Tickets.
 
Kickback Jack's Managing Partner Patrick Lovette had this to say, "We are excited about our partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as a sponsor of this outstanding University and look forward to rooting on their student-athletes."
 
Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions, Aaron Bessey, will work with Lovette to ensure the gifts from Kickback Jack's are best used for the student-athletes at Lenoir-Rhyne while the duo looks to move forward in this new relationship.
 
"We cannot thank Patrick Lovette and Kickback Jack's enough for embarking on this new journey with Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics," Bessey said. "The resources being provided are going to make a great impact and we encourage Bear Nation to return the favor and support them as much as possible."