
Volleyball Earns Fifth Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
7/21/2025 11:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Rehr’s squad collects seventh overall, fifth consecutive academic award from AVCA
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program earned the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, the organization announced Monday. It marked the fifth consecutive honor for the team and seventh in the program's history.Â
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The award recognized programs who maintain at least a 3.3 year-long GPA. Over 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs, both women's and men's, collected this year's honor.Â
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Houston had nine student-athletes earn Academic All-Big 12 honors, highlighting those who maintained at least a 3.20 GPA while playing in at least 20 percent of the team's scheduled contests, while also placing four on the College Sport Communicators Academic All-District Team.Â
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The award recognized programs who maintain at least a 3.3 year-long GPA. Over 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs, both women's and men's, collected this year's honor.Â
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Houston had nine student-athletes earn Academic All-Big 12 honors, highlighting those who maintained at least a 3.20 GPA while playing in at least 20 percent of the team's scheduled contests, while also placing four on the College Sport Communicators Academic All-District Team.Â
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
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