TYLER, TEXAS – The University of Texas at Tyler volleyball program earned a third straight USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
 
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 1,300 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 2023 award is the third consecutive year in which the Patriots have garnered the team academic award from their national organization.
 
On the court, UT Tyler made their second straight appearance in the NCAA Division II National Tournament as quarterfinalists in the South Central Region. The Patriots went 20-10 on the year and 12-4 in Lone Star Conference play in 2022.
 
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.