The Stetson University indoor volleyball team has been honored with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2024–25 academic year, recognizing the Hatters' continued excellence in the classroom.

Stetson was one of 1,450 teams from across the high school and collegiate ranks nationwide to receive the award, which is presented annually to programs that maintain a year-long team GPA of 3.30 or higher.

This year marks the 7th time in program history and the third consecutive year that the Hatters have earned this academic distinction.

Stetson concluded the 2024 season with a 5-22 record and is preparing for the upcoming 2025 campaign, which begins on August 29.

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.