STORM LAKE, Iowa (July 22, 2025) - The Buena Vista University women's volleyball team has earned academic recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The Beavers are a recipient of the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award.

More than 1,450 collegiate and high school volleyball teams were honored. Teams with student-athletes who maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 are eligible for the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award.

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the award, with more than 1,450 high school and collegiate volleyball teams honored for academic excellence. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball, providing professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.

The Beavers return to campus next month to prepare for the Fall 2025 season.