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Volleyball wins prestigious AVCA Team Academic Award

The OLLU volleyball team has won the prestigious American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the second consecutive season.

The award, initiated in the 1992–1993 academic year, is a significant honor that recognizes volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale. The Saints received the award for the first time in program history in 2022-2023, and their continued success in the classroom and on the court is a testament to their dedication and hard work.  

The 2023 Saints have set a new standard of academic excellence, marking a remarkable 3.46 GPA. This outstanding achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication both on and off the court. 

The volleyball team also made the Team Academic Honor Roll, which recognizes  programs in the top 20% of GPAs in the NAIA.

Volleyball earns first USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that OLLU has earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award this season. This marks the first time the Saints have been honored for their academic achievements by the AVCA. The award, initiated in the 1992–1993 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.

The 2022 Saints earned a 3.47 GPA.

“The commitment our coaches make to help their student-athletes pursue the best versions of themselves is evident in the academic accomplishments highlighted today,” said AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. “Achievement on the court has always been closely tied to success in the classroom which is reflected by the number of championship programs honored.”

The Saints won the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) regular season after posting a 21-5 overall record and 16-0 in conference. The team also earned the NAIA Scholar Team award this year.