Collegiate Volleyball Teams Win 2026 AVCA Awards

60 sourcesUpdated Jul 25, 2026

The 2026 AVCA Team Academic Awards recognize multiple volleyball programs for combined athletic and academic excellence. Parkside (KY) earned its seventh straight AVCA Team Academic Award, with 12 Rangers receiving GLIAC academic honors and high GPAs. Carroll College (MT) extended its 19-year streak of AVCA Team Academic Award wins, led by a program-wide 3.81 GPA this spring and inclusion on the NAIA Team Academic Honor Roll. Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) claimed the award for the fourth consecutive season (sixth all-time), with nine players earning academic honors and a standout senior earning CSC Academic All-American recognition. The announcements emphasize sustained classroom success across NCAA divisions, with additional conference honors noted for several teams.

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