2026 AVCA Academic Team Awards

LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the second time in both program history and in the NCAA Division II era, Menlo College Women's Volleyball had their combined academic success recognized with the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award in a Thursday announcement.

Inside The Lines
The AVCA's announcement of its Team Academic Awards recognized NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and two-year college women's volleyball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined grade point averages inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. All teams that qualified with the minimum 3.3 GPA were recognized for their academic accomplishments. There were a total of 156 NCAA DII teams honored by the AVCA.

All-Around Achievement
While posting nine victories and multiple program milestones in 2025, Menlo Women's Volleyball collectively delivered a 3.37 GPA with 19 Oaks contributing to the success. A grand total of 15 Academic All-PacWest honorees and one CSC Academic All-District selection highlighted the squad.

The Oaks were previously selected for the AVCA Team Academic Award in 2025 as well as 2024 and 2020 both under NAIA designation.