Tampa Volleyball Earns USMC/AVCA Team Academic and Honor Roll Designation

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced the University of Tampa earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll, which is presented to a small number of programs for their success in the classroom.

The Team Academic Award, initiated in the 1992–93 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 Honor Roll represents the top 20% of team GPAs in the division.

Tampa was one of 31 schools in NCAA Division II to be named to the Honor Roll. Additionally, UT was one of two Sunshine State Conference schools to be listed, joined by Lynn University.

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About the United States Marine Corps

Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to AVCA's administrators and coaches. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach their potential. Whether engaging local Marines to work with your athletes or recognizing and referring high-achieving students, your support as an influencer ensures the success of our youth and the future of our nation. For more information about the Marine Influencer Program please visit us at connect.marines.com.   

About the AVCA

The AVCA, an educationally-based nonprofit headquartered in Lexington, KY, is the largest and most diverse volleyball coaches' association in the world. With a broad mandate to develop the sport, the AVCA provides leadership, recognition, advocacy, and professional development opportunities to over 8,200 volleyball coaches. Members include college, high school, club, and youth coaches, and well as a wide variety of product and service providers. Further information is available at avca.org.