TYLER, TEXAS – The University of Texas at Tyler volleyball program has been recognized for a second consecutive year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.
 
The award honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade point average of 3.30 on a scale of 4.10 or a 5.0 scale. UT Tyler is one of over 1,200 collegiate and high school teams honored with the award that dates back to 1992-93.
 
"I am so proud of the team for earning this award," Head coach Lyndsay Mashe said. "They work hard to be successful on the court as well as in the classroom. It takes a lot of dedication to be a student-athlete and this team continues to put in the work."
 
The 2022 award is the second straight year in which the program garnered the team academic award from their national organization after receiving the 2021 version last summer.
 
The Patriots went 20-4 during the 2021 season and earned the program's first qualification into the NCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament at season's end. UT Tyler defeated Colorado Mesa by a 3-1 final in the first round of the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament, and was one of three Lone Star Conference teams to finish the season ranked within the final top 25 of the AVCA Division II Coaches Top 25 Poll.
 
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.