LEXINGTON, Ky. – The SWOSU volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the second consecutive year, as announced by the organization on Monday.
 
In addition to the team academic award, the Bulldogs also secured a spot on the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, ranking them among the top 20% of NCAA Division II teams in terms of GPA.
 
The AVCA Team Academic Award recognizes collegiate and high school volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.30 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The SWOSU Volleyball team exceeded this standard with a 3.81 team GPA for the 2024-25 academic year, surpassing their 3.64 GPA from the previous year.
 
"Earning both the team academic award and a spot on the honor roll list for a second consecutive year speaks volumes about this group's commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom," said head volleyball coach Josh Collins.
 
About the American Volleyball Coaches Association
The association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. The membership includes more than 9,500 collegiate, professional, high school, club, and youth volleyball coaches—primarily in the United States. The AVCA represents women's volleyball, men's volleyball, and beach volleyball coaches, and works to increase exposure and recognition for the sport of volleyball.