LEXINGTON, Ky – The Augustana volleyball team has earned the 2023-24 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, the AVCA and INTENT announced Wednesday.
 
This is the eighth year in a row that Augustana has earned this award. The Vikings finished the 2023-24 school year with a cumulative team GPA of 3.86.
 
The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale or 4.10 or a 5.0 scale. Augustana is one of more than 1,400 teams to earn the award in 2023-24.
 
The Viking volleyball squad also earned the Team Academic Honor Roll distinction, which celebrates programs in the top 20% of GPAs for their division.
 
"I am beyond proud of and am in awe of our players and their ability to stay focused on their academics," said Augustana volleyball head coach Jennifer Jacobs. "The season can become very busy amidst other demands they juggle and they still thrive academically. Receiving the AVCA Team Academic Award and Team Academic Honor Roll recognitions are priceless."
 
Viking volleyball will begin the 2024 season by hosting the Augustana Classic Sept. 5 through 7, with the first match-up slated against South Dakota School of Mines.
 
About AVCA
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. With a membership of over 7,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers. Further information is available at www.avca.org.