IRVINE, Calif. – The Concordia University Irvine women's volleyball team earned the honor of qualifying for the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award after compiling a team GPA of 3.33 during the 2021-22 school year.

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) partners with the United States Marine Corps every summer to recognize top-notch college volleyball programs that earn a year-long GPA of 3.3 or higher.

More than 1,000 programs were honored this past school year to acknowledge student-athletes across all three NCAA levels as well as select high school programs.

This is also the 30th year the AVCA has celebrated these academic accomplishments.

CUI was also featured as one of the pictured teams that made this esteemed list on the AVCA Story Release - CLICK HERE To Check It Out!

CUI won 20 games last season under former Olympian and head coach Paula Weishoff.  The Eagles look forward to opening up a new campaign this coming semester in the next few weeks.  After competing in multiple scrimmages and a handful of road games in August, Concordia will host its regular season home opener on Saturday, September 17 against Point Loma.

About the United States Marine Corps

Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to our nation's coaches and educators. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach his or her potential. Whether engaging a local Marine to work with your athletes or recognizing high-achieving students, with your support as an influencer we will work together to ensure the success of our youth and the future of our nation. For more information about the Marine Influencer Program, or to invite a Marine to spend time with your team, please email community@marines.usmc.mil or visit https://RMI.Marines.com/Influencer.

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 8,000 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.