University of Houston Athletics
Houston Earns USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award
7/18/2022 3:55:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars post a year-long team GPA over 3.30
HOUSTON – The University of Houston volleyball program was one of several collegiate programs to earn the United States Marine Corps-American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, announced on Monday by the AVCA.
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The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
Houston posted a 3.39 team GPA in the fall semester while winning 25 matches and then posted a 3.35 GPA in the spring semester.
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"Academic achievement does not happen by accident," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "I'm so proud of the hundreds of coaching staffs that make excellence in the classroom a priority."
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The Cougars enter the 2022 season with high expectations coming off a 25-win season for the first time since 1994 and return six of seven starters from the 2021 team.
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Houston opens the season on the road at LSU's Tiger Classic against cross-town rival Rice, Aug. 26.
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Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on 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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The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
Houston posted a 3.39 team GPA in the fall semester while winning 25 matches and then posted a 3.35 GPA in the spring semester.
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"Academic achievement does not happen by accident," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "I'm so proud of the hundreds of coaching staffs that make excellence in the classroom a priority."
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The Cougars enter the 2022 season with high expectations coming off a 25-win season for the first time since 1994 and return six of seven starters from the 2021 team.
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Houston opens the season on the road at LSU's Tiger Classic against cross-town rival Rice, Aug. 26.
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SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on 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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