Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç Women's and Men's Volleyball Teams Both Earn AVCA Team Academic Award
Published: July 17, 2024.
The American Volleyball Coaches' Association released its Team Academic Award list Wednesday (July 17), with the Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç women's and men's volleyball teams both earning honors. On the women's side, it's the Flyers' 15th consecutive year earning the award.Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç women's volleyball, led by head coach , earned the top team GPA among all athletic teams at the university this year at 3.76 including six student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs in 2023-24: (Mapleton, Ill./Illinois Central College), (Carpentersville, Ill./Harry D. Jacobs), (Papillion, NE/Papillion La Vista South), (Plainfield, Ill./Joliet Catholic), (Minonk, Ill./Fieldcrest High School)½ý²Ô»å (Plainfield, Ill./Joliet West). A total of 18 Flyers earned Academic All-GLVC honors from the squad.Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç men's volleyball, led by head coach , earned a team GPA of 3.51, with three student-athletes posting perfect 4.0 GPAs for the year: (Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory School), (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Catholic Academy), and (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Catholic Academy). A total of 21 Flyers earned Academic All-MIVA honors in 2023-24. Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.