Announced Nov. 18:
"Louisiana Tech University Athletics has partnered with adidas America, Inc. to establish a 5-year exclusive agreement that will outfit Louisiana Tech's 16 NCAA men's and women's programs in adidas uniforms, apparel, footwear and equipment through the 2020-2021 athletics season. Effective July 1, 2016 adidas will serve as the exclusive supplier for Louisiana Tech athletics uniforms, apparel, shoes and other footwear,
and athletic accessories for all Bulldog and Lady Techster teams,
with the exception of the Lady Techster basketball program, which will join the adidas partnership in 2017."
[grist for the rumor mill...] Maybe (and by "maybe" I mean "doubtfully") the refs have a shoes & stripes contract with UnderArmor. UA was PO'd they lost the contract, so they withheld matching accessories and cued the whistles to commit an act of solidarity.