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'Dogs receive USMC/AVCA Academic Award
7/18/2022 10:30:00 AM | Women's Volleyball, Student-Athlete Services
It is the Bulldogs' third straight season earning the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award and 11th time in the last 13 seasons.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team has received the United State Marine Corps (USMC)/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, announced by the organization on Monday.
The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the 2021-22 school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average.
It is the 'Dogs third straight season earning the award and the 11th selection in the last 13Â seasons dating back to the 2009-10 academic year.
The 2021-22 'Dogs were one of seven Mountain West programs to earn the honor along with Boise State, Colorado State, San Jose State, UNLV, New Mexico and Wyoming.
215 NCAA Div. I women's programs earned the accolade with a total of 1,213Â collegiate & high school programs honored by the USMC/AVCAÂ this season.
Along with the team recognition, 11 Bulldogs were named Mountain West academic all-conference in Brooke Cowie, Grace Doyle, Sydney Gazzaniga, Julia Handy, Preslee Lillard, Kasey Purry, Ella Rud, Lauren Sabbatini, Savanah Smith, Desiree Sukhov, & Mikayla Weiss.
In addition, Doyle, Molly Eppright, Gazzaniga, Handy, Lillard & Rud were honored last week as MW Scholar-Athletes for a cumulative GPA above 3.5.
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
2022Â Season Ticket Options
4-Pack - $149
Includes: 4 General Admission Season Tickets. Must be purchased in multiples of 4.
Other General Admission Options
Adult - $50
Youth (5-18 yrs) - $35
Senior (65 yrs +) - $35
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the 2021-22 school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average.
It is the 'Dogs third straight season earning the award and the 11th selection in the last 13Â seasons dating back to the 2009-10 academic year.
The 2021-22 'Dogs were one of seven Mountain West programs to earn the honor along with Boise State, Colorado State, San Jose State, UNLV, New Mexico and Wyoming.
215 NCAA Div. I women's programs earned the accolade with a total of 1,213Â collegiate & high school programs honored by the USMC/AVCAÂ this season.
Along with the team recognition, 11 Bulldogs were named Mountain West academic all-conference in Brooke Cowie, Grace Doyle, Sydney Gazzaniga, Julia Handy, Preslee Lillard, Kasey Purry, Ella Rud, Lauren Sabbatini, Savanah Smith, Desiree Sukhov, & Mikayla Weiss.
In addition, Doyle, Molly Eppright, Gazzaniga, Handy, Lillard & Rud were honored last week as MW Scholar-Athletes for a cumulative GPA above 3.5.
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
2022Â Season Ticket Options
4-Pack - $149
Includes: 4 General Admission Season Tickets. Must be purchased in multiples of 4.
Other General Admission Options
Adult - $50
Youth (5-18 yrs) - $35
Senior (65 yrs +) - $35
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
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