Cumberland University's Volleyball Programs Earn 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award

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Cumberland University's men's and women's volleyball teams have achieved a remarkable feat by receiving the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award. This prestigious recognition honors programs that maintain a year-long team GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. With 1,450 programs across all levels of volleyball receiving the award this year, Cumberland University stands out as one of a select few NAIA institutions to have both its men's and women's programs recognized.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cumberland University's men's and women's volleyball teams have been honored with the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award.
  • The award marks the first-ever recognition for Cumberland Men's Volleyball, while the Women's Volleyball team earns the recognition for the eighth time overall and seventh straight season.
  • A record-setting 1,450 programs across all levels of volleyball received the award this year, highlighting a growing commitment to academic excellence within the sport.
  • Cumberland University is one of just a handful of NAIA institutions to have both its men's and women's programs recognized.
  • The Mid-South Conference joins Bethel University, the University of the Cumberlands, and Cumberland University women's volleyball team as this year's honorees.
  • Cumberland University Men's Volleyball is one of only six NAIA programs nationwide to earn the distinction.
  • The Phoenix Women's Volleyball team posted a cumulative GPA of 3.601, while the Men's team achieved a 3.523 GPA for the academic year.

Statistics:

  • 1,450 programs across all levels of volleyball received the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award this year.
  • Cumberland University is one of just a handful of NAIA institutions to have both its men's and women's programs recognized.
  • 3.601 - cumulative GPA posted by thePhoenix Women's Volleyball team.
  • 3.523 - cumulative GPA achieved by the Cumberland University Men's Volleyball team.
  • 2025 - year in which Cumberland University's volleyball programs received the AVCA Team Academic Award.

Sources:

  • American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
  • Cumberland University Athletics
  • Mid-South Conference
  • Bethel University
  • University of the Cumberlands