HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU Athletics in conjunction with Peak Sports and Toyota of Hackensack announced on Friday a new partnership agreement that will make Toyota of Hackensack, the Official Auto Dealer and hold the naming rights to the FDU Field House.
"This partnership is just another step in the evolution of our Athletic Department at FDU," said Senior Associate Vice President/Athletic Director Brad Hurlbut. "Partnering with a brand like Toyota that has a local presence in Hackensack is the best of both worlds for us. With this announcement, we continue to better the student-athlete experience on campus, while cementing roots in the surrounding communities of Teaneck and Hackensack."
By entering into this agreement, Toyota of Hackensack, who is celebrating their 50
th anniversary, puts forth a major commitment to FDU Athletics. The Knights' newest partner will have a strong presence on campus, with signage at the Bogota Savings Bank Center and other athletic venues and an increased tangible representation at FDU home basketball games.
Toyota of Hackensack will also contribute to ongoing improvements made to the freshly renamed Field House in Teaneck, which houses the locker rooms and offices of men's and women's soccer, lacrosse, tennis and baseball. The renovations will center around the athletic training room this winter to further enhance the student-athlete experience.
Additionally, the Field House is central hub to the newly renovated Naimoli Family Baseball Complex, University Stadium, and the FDU Tennis Courts and the primary parking location for all visitors. Toyota of Hackensack will have their presence on all navigation apps and search engines.
ABOUT FDU ATHLETICS
FDU is home to 21 NCAA Division I teams. A member of the Northeast Conference, the Knights have had tremendous success in the classroom, in athletic competition as well as giving back to the Bergen County community. FDU became the first school in Northeast Conference (NEC) history to win championships in women's volleyball, women's soccer, and men's soccer in the same season (2022). In 2023, the Burgundy and Blue also became the first NEC school to win two games as a 16-seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, including an upset over top-seeded Purdue. As a result of its incredible 2022-23 season, FDU placed 92nd in the Learfield Director's Cup, the first NEC program to finish in the Top 100. In 2024 Salif Mane captured the Triple jump title at the 2024 NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, went on to win the gold medal at the Team USA Olympic Trials, and compete at the Paris Olympics. Since 2019, FDU has won 15 conference titles across men's soccer, men's tennis, men's basketball, women's basketball, women's indoor track & field, women's bowling, women's golf, and women's volleyball. Off the field, FDU student-athletes were recognized for their efforts in the community by winning the NEC Building Communities Award in both 2020 and 2024. In addition to recent championships, FDU holds five additional national championships, three in sport of women's fencing and two in women's bowling.
ABOUT TOYOTA OF HACKENSACK
Toyota of Hackensack has proudly served shoppers in Teaneck, Hackensack and Paramus for 50 years. Toyota of Hackensack is located at 278 River Street. To find out how to reach Toyota of Hackensack, schedule a test drive, and learn more about the dealership visit ToyotaofHackensack.com.
