LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 14^th time in program history, the University of Evansville volleyball team was recognized by the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association with the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.
 
As a team, the Purple Aces completed the 2022-23 school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.480.  Eight student-athletes hold a cumulative GPA of 3.56 or higher.
 
"I am very proud of the hours and effort our student-athletes put in every day, not only on the court but also in the classroom," UE head coach Fernando Morales said.  "UE places such a focus on academics and what our girls are doing in classes while playing Division I volleyball is amazing.  I am so proud of everyone in this team."
 
The award was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year and honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.  In total, 1,333 collegiate and high school volleyball teams were recognized.