DELAND, Fla. – The Stetson University beach volleyball team has once again been recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, earning the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2024–25 academic year.

The Hatters were among 1,450 teams across all levels of collegiate and high school volleyball nationwide to receive this prestigious honor, which is awarded to programs that maintain a year-long cumulative team GPA of 3.30 or higher.

This year's recognition marks the 13th time in program history—and the eighth consecutive year—that Stetson Beach Volleyball has received the AVCA Team Academic Award, underscoring the program's strong tradition of success in the classroom.

In addition to their academic achievements, the Hatters wrapped up a strong 2025 campaign with a 25-11, advancing all the way to the ASUN Championship match. 

About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.