LEXINGTON, KY -  Volleyball programs from across the country continue to enjoy widespread success off the court as 1,432 collegiate and high school volleyball teams earned the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award by maintaining a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), including the Vassar College Men's Volleyball program. The Brewers were also named the AVCA Division III Team Academic Champion, earning the highest team GPA in Division III this season.

 "It comes as no surprise to see our sport have more than 1,400 teams earn the AVCA Team Academic Award again this season," said AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. "We are grateful for the dedication of the coaches and players who make both classroom and on-court success the lifeblood of their programs."

Teams that have received the award for 10 or more years are highlighted on the list of honorees for their consistent commitment to academics as the men's volleyball program has earned the honor for 11 straight seasons along with the prestigious honor of being the Division III Team Academic Champion.