PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Drexel Athletics, Citadel Credit Union, and Learfield's Dragons Sports Properties today announced a multi-year partnership naming Citadel the Official Credit Union of Drexel Athletics. The multi-faceted agreement will bring Citadel branding to Sam Cozen Court at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, expand visibility across Drexel Athletics and Recreation facilities, and create new opportunities for fan engagement, campus activations, student-athlete connections, and financial wellness education.

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