LEXINGTON, Ky. – Dominican women's volleyball claimed its second consecutive USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award on Wednesday as announced by the organization.
 
The Penguins have earned the award five times in its NCAA Division II history recording its longest streak of three between 2014-2016. Dominican posted a team GPA of 3.529 as it also helped the program win its 11th PacWest Academic Achievement Award.
 
This year 1,213 teams from high school and collegiate programs earned the award. The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
 
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 www.avca.org.